St. Gabriel - Mansfield, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 33.595 W 097° 08.164
14S E 674993 N 3604033
Located in a niche to the right of the church entrance.
Waymark Code: WM15W3Y
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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Statue depicts an angel with shoulder length hair. A star adorns the top of its head. It is wearing flowing robes that reach the ground, but the toes of the right foot peak out from the edge. It its hands it hold a ribbon or strap. Its wings are folded.

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"In the Hebrew Bible, Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions (Daniel 8:15–26, 9:21–27). The archangel also appears in the Book of Enoch and other ancient Jewish writings. Alongside the archangel Michael, Gabriel is described as the guardian angel of Israel, defending its people against the angels of the other nations. Gabriel is also translated as "strength of God" in some languages."

Associated Religion(s): Christian

Statue Location: St. Jude Catholic Church

Entrance Fee: None

Artist: Unknown

Website: Not listed
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