County of statue: St. Charles County
Location of statue: Randolph St., behind Memorial Hall, Blanchette Park, St. Charles
The Angel of Hope statue was installed in 1998, and most of the dedicate bricks were installed and purchased at that time. The sidewalks within the garden, installed in 187, account for a small portion of the total of bricks here.
Located in Saint Charles, MO, the Angel of Hope Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to lost loved ones. This serene sanctuary offers a place of solace and remembrance for those seeking comfort and reflection. The angelic statue at the center exudes a sense of peace and tranquility, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
Visitors can honor the memories of those they have lost by leaving tokens of love and remembrance at the memorial site. The gentle atmosphere and scenic surroundings make it a fitting place to pay homage to cherished individuals who have passed on. Whether seeking solace or simply wishing to connect with the spirit of remembrance, the Angel of Hope Memorial provides a meaningful space for quiet contemplation and heartfelt tributes.
Statue Text:
Front Base
ANGEL OF HOPE
Side Base:
THE CHRISTMAS BOX ANGEL
With hope in its wings this monment
was dedicated October 18, 1998 as a
Place of love and healing for all
Those who have lost children.
We invite all to leave a
White flower at its base
Annual Candlelight Vigil
December 6, 7PM
"In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritual being who serves God.
"Abrahamic religions often depict angels as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles include protectors and guides for humans, and servants of God. Abrahamic religions describe angelic hierarchies, which vary by religion and sect. Some angels have specific names (such as Gabriel or Michael) or titles (such as seraph or archangel). Those expelled from Heaven are called fallen angels, distinct from the heavenly host.
"Angels in art are usually shaped like humans of extraordinary beauty. They are often identified in Christian artwork with bird wings, halos, and divine light.
"The rendering of "ángelos" is the Septuagint's default translation of the Biblical Hebrew term mal'akh, denoting simply "messenger" without connoting its nature. In the Latin Vulgate, this meaning becomes bifurcated: when mal'akh or ángelos is supposed to denote a human messenger, words like nuntius or legatus are applied. If the word refers to some supernatural being, the word angelus appears. Such differentiation has been taken over by later vernacular translations of the Bible, early Christian and Jewish exegetes and eventually modern scholars.
"In Zoroastrianism there are different angel-like figures. For example, each person has one guardian angel, called Fravashi. They patronize human beings and other creatures, and also manifest God's energy. The Amesha Spentas have often been regarded as angels, although there is no direct reference to them conveying messages, but are rather emanations of Ahura Mazda ("Wise Lord", God); they initially appeared in an abstract fashion and then later became personalized, associated with various aspects of creation." ~ Wikipedia