Saint Francis of Assisi - Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi located at the Albuquerque Museum of Art in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WM9V59
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2010
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This statue titled "St. Francis Guardian of Nature" is located at the Albuquerque Museum of Art in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Artist is Betty Sabo.
From wikipedia website:
Saint Francis of Assisi (Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone; 1181/1182 –October 3, 1226) was a Catholic deacon and preacher. He also was the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans.
He is known as the patron saint of animals, the environment and one of the two patrons of Italy (with Catherine of Siena), and it is customary for Catholic churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of 4 October.
Associated Religion(s): Catholic
Statue Location: Albuquerque Museum of Art
Entrance Fee: none
Artist: Betty Sabo
Website: Not listed
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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.