Saint Andrew the Apostle - Little Rock, Arkansas - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Full length marble statue of Saint Andrew. The bearded Saint Andrew is wearing a long robe and holding an open scroll inscribed, "Go Teach All Nations". In his other hand he holds a sack of fish, as Saint Andrew was originally a fisherman. At the base of the statue it is inscribed "Saint Andrew The Apostle"    Behind the statue is a cross more in shape of X symbolic of the type of cross that is said  that Saint Andrew was to have been martyred by crucifixion at Patras (Patrae) in Achaea.

Below the statue is a  bronze plaque inscribed:

This statue of St. Andrew, dedicated November 29, 1981. Is a memorial to Monsignor B.F. McDevitt, faithful Rector of St. Andrew's Cathedral 1950-1981.
Andrew J. McDonald  Bishop of Litttle Rock

TITLE: Saint Andrew the Apostle ARTIST(S): Pedrini, sculptor. DATE: 1979, Dedicated November 29, 1981 MEDIUM: Marble CONTROL NUMBER: IAS AR000370 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Cathedral of Saint Andrew Seventh & Louisiana Little Rock, Arkansas DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: Smithsonian indicates dedication Aug. 26, 1979 however plaque below statue indicates November 29, 1981 as a memorial to Monsignor B.F. McDivett. This may have been a re-dedication.

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