Virgin Mary with infant Jesus "Vierge ouvrante" Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul d'Eguisheim - Alsace / France - Statues of Religious Figures on Waymarking.com

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"sculpture in polychromed wood, called "the opening Virgin". Two side panels open, each decorated with an angel.
This work, dating from the 13th or 14th century is one of only 2 surviving examples in Alsace, the other being in Kaysersberg. "


Virgin Mary :
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"According to the New Testament, Mary , also known as Saint Mary, the Virgin Mary, or the Blessed Virgin Mary amongst other titles, styles and honorifics was a Galilean Jewish woman of Nazareth and the mother of Jesus."

JESUS:
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"Jesus , also referred to as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus Christ, was a Jewish preacher who became the central figure of Christianity.Christians believe him to be the Son of God and the awaited Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament."

Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic Statue Location: Inside Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul d'Eguisheim Entrance Fee: Free Artist: Not listed Website: Not listed

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Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.

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