Saint Dorothy Statue - Laval, Qc, Canada
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N 45° 31.764 W 073° 49.315
18T E 591991 N 5042437
This statue is located besides the Ste-Dorothée Church in Laval, Qc.
Waymark Code: WMDMAQ
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 01/30/2012
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The statue represents Saint Dorothy. Is is located besides the catholic church. Close to the statue is the entrance to the Ste-Dorothée Cemetery.
Here is a short history about Saint Dorothy.
"Having made a personal vow of virginity, she refused to marry, or to sacrifice to idols. She was tried, tortured, and sentenced to death for her faith by the prefect Sapricius. The pagan lawyer Theophilus said to her in mockery, “Bride of Christ, send me some fruits from your bridegroom’s garden.” Before she was executed, she sent him, by a six-year-old boy who is thought to have been an angel, her headress which had the fragrance of roses and fruits. Seeing this gift, and the miraculous messenger who brought them, Theophilus converted, and was martyred himself."
She is often represented with some fruits and flowers. She is now the patron saint of gardeners ans brides.
Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic
Statue Location: Église Ste-Dorothée
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: unknown
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.