1749 - Christian cross - Nový Jicín, Czech Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61
N 49° 35.506 E 018° 00.723
34U E 284070 N 5497532
Two chronograms on the cross plinth
Waymark Code: WM17V40
Location: Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/06/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 3

The chronograma are located on the sandstone pedestal. The Roman numerals of chronogram are larger than the other letters and are not color-coded from the rest of the text.

The cross is located beside the Holy Trinity Church.

The year 1749 from the chronograma referring to erection of the cross.


The chronograms:
Vero honorI ato VeaDoratIonI IesV ChrIstI hanC effI?Ie MeX strVXIt // 1749
eXpeCVLIarI Voto IgnatIVs sChInDLer. tInCtor IsatIDICVs et CIVIs neotItCheInIs // 1749

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Kamenný barokní kríž z roku 1749 stojící u kostela Nejsvetejší Trojice, puvodne umístený pri Horní bráne. Socharské dílo místní provenience, jehož fundátorem byl novojicínský meštan Ignatius Schindler.
Type of numerals used: Roman

Text of the original chronogram: Vero honorI ato VeaDoratIonI IesV ChrIstI hanC effIcIe MeX strVXIt // eXpeCVLIarI Voto IgnatIVs sChInDLer. tInCtor IsatIDICVs et CIVIs neotItCheInIs

Pure chronogram?: no

Natural chronogram?: no

English translation of the chronogram: Not listed

Website explaining the chronogram: Not listed

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