Baroque Cross - Nedelište, Czech Republic
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Beautiful Baroque cross from 1726 on a small village square in Nedelište near Hradec Králové.
Waymark Code: WMRPA9
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 07/17/2016
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The beautiful sandstone cross made in Baroque style comes from 1726. Almost 5 meters high cross consist of decorated pedestal with quotation from the Gospel of Matthew 11:28 ("Pojdte ke mne všichni, kterí pracujete a jste obtežkáni, a já vám dám odpocinout." i.e. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.". The upper part consist of a Latin crucifix with a INRI plaque attached above the Crucified Jesus. IN 1862 was the Cross renovated for the first time and rectangular sandstone railing around it was added.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
sandstone Latin cross
Describe the location:
small village square in Neděliště (East Bohemia)
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1726
Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...
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