The Cross at the old Post office (Kríž u staré pošty) - Vrbátky, Czech Republic
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Sandstone cross from 1894 erected at the crossroad in village Vrbátky (Central Moravia)
Waymark Code: WMZH53
Location: Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/12/2018
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The sandstone cross was erected at the crossroad in village Vrbátky in 1894 as given on the rear side of its pedestal. Here also one can find that it was commissioned and donated by Arnost and Maria Gregor.
At the front part of the pedestal there are quotations from the Bible, Lamentations 1:12 "All you who pass by? Look around and see. Is any suffering like my suffering." The upper part consist of a Latin crucifix with a plaque with the sign INRI attached above the Crucified Jesus.
Czech
"U staré pošty“ ve Vrbátkách stojí další kríž z roku 1894 a je zbudovaný nákladem Arnošta a Marie Gregorových z Vrbátek.
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
Sandstone cross depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus
Describe the location:
at the crossroad near southwest border of village Vrbátky (Central Moravia)
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1894
Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...
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