Johannes Nepomuk - Rech - RLP / Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
N 50° 30.848 E 007° 02.176
32U E 360777 N 5597638
Statue located at the St.-Johannes-von-Nepomuk-Bridge in Rech.
Waymark Code: WMRV6C
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 08/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Arogant
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"Johannes Nepomuk oder Johannes von Pomuk (lat.: Joannes de Pomuk, tschech.: Jan Nepomucký oder Jan z Pomuka, * um 1350 in Pomuk bei Pilsen; † 20. März 1393 in Prag) war ein böhmischer Priester und Märtyrer. Er wurde 1729 von Papst Benedikt XIII. heiliggesprochen und gilt als „Brückenheiliger“ und Patron des Beichtgeheimnisses."

EN:
Johannes Nepomuk or John of Nepomuk was a Czech priest and martyr. It was in 1729 by Pope Benedict XIII. canonized and is considered a "bridge saint" and patron of the confessional.
Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic

Statue Location: In the middle of the bridge

Entrance Fee: free

Artist: Not listed

Website: Not listed
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