Lithuanian Wayside Cross, (sculpture).

Lithuanian Wayside Cross, (sculpture).

Kryzius, Lietuviskas, sculptor.

Daugvila, Jurgis, designer.

Unknown (Lithuanian), painter. (copy after)

Lithuanian Wayside Cross, (sculpture).

1985. Installed Aug. 1, 1985. Dedicated July 20, 1986.

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Cross: cedar, partially painted; Statuary and Cross ornaments: redwood, partially painted; Angel: metal; Base: concrete.

Overall: approx. 24 ft. x 11.75 in. x 11.75 in.

(Incised in concrete base:) LIETUVISKAS/KRYZIUS/1985-VI-26 (On plaque on lower half of Cross:) LITHUANIAN WAYSIDE CROSS/THIS SHRINE IS ERECTED TO/REMIND YOU OF THE SUFFERING/CHURCH IN LITHUANIA AND/OTHER OPPRESSED COUNTRIES./LET US SUPPORT THEIR COURAGE/WITH OUR PRAYERS./ERECTED: AUGUST 1, 1985/DEDICATED JULY 20, 1986 signed

Ornate Wayside Cross stands on a low square base. The work is a patriarchal or archbishop Cross, as it has two cross pieces of graduated sizes. An angel blowing a trumpet, a reference to the Last Judgement, tops the Cross. Ornaments on the north side from top to bottom consist of St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child. Below, at the intersection of the lower cross piece is a seated figure of a pensive Christ. The Lithuanian Coat of Arms stands below his feet. St. Casimir, patron saint of Lithuania, is carved in a niche above a seven-line form which represents the protective Columns of Gediminas. The last figure is Our Lady of Vilnius, which is copied after a 16th century painting of the "Virgin of the Gates of Dawn." From the top on the south side of the Cross is a figure of St. Anthony of Padua, patron saint of the parish. He is holding a child. An angel kneels atop the figure of the crucified Christ. A robed figure of St. Joseph stands in a niche below. The final ornament, the Mother of Sorrows, is on the bottom. Mary holds the crucified Christ in her lap. There is a large heart in the center of her chest which is pierced with seven swords.

Emblem -- Cross

Ethnic -- Lithuanian

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- Angel

Object -- Musical Instrument -- Trumpet

Religion -- New Testament -- Last Judgement

Religion -- Saint -- St. Christopher

Religion -- Saint -- St. Casimir

Religion -- Saint -- St. Anthony

Religion -- Saint -- St. Joseph

Emblem -- Coat of Arms

Emblem -- Heart

Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Mackinaw City

St. Anthony Catholic Church, 600 West Central Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701

Erected by Reverend Father Joseph V. Kluonius, Pastor of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. IAS files contain a brochure from the Church with detailed descriptions of the Cross and its elements.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993.

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