Holy Rosary Altar and Cross - Rosenberg, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
N 29° 32.202 W 095° 48.414
15R E 227976 N 3270736
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Waymark Code: WMWZNK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Located at the rear of the West Gethsemane Gardens (Cemetery). The original marble gates here are inscribed HOLY ROSARY CEMETERY.

The altar is raised about three feet from ground level on a three tier concrete base. At the back is mounted a large cross with the following inscriptions:

Rt Rev C.E. Byrne
Bishop
Rev Jas Kveton
Pastor

Cross Donated By
Jos Poncik Sr.

1929

Corpus donated by
C. Hajdid
And Family


Based on inscription and markings on the cross, a corpus (crucifix) probably once was on this cross.

Material(s): Mostlikely concrete painted white

Associated Religion or Church: Catholic

Website: Not listed

Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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