(Stone Female Figure Being Raised by Angels), (sculpture).

(Stone Female Figure Being Raised by Angels), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Stone Female Figure Being Raised by Angels), (sculpture).

Dedicated Sept. 26, 1954.

Sculpture: stone, painted; Base: cast stone.

Sculpture: approx. 52 x 29 x 16 in.; Base: approx. 12 x 22 x 22 in.

Erected under the auspices of the/CD of A/dedicated by the pastor/Father Michael Smyth/Sept. 26, 1954/a procession preceded the Ceremony unsigned

A female figure, possibly the Virgin Mary, wearing long robes and flowing drapery over her proper left shoulder. Her both hands are clasped at her chest and holding the drapery. Three angels rising out of the clouds are at her feet and they appear to be lifting her. Sculpture is placed in grotto setting.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- Angel

Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Mt. Savage

St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Church Street, Main entrance, to the left, Mt. Savage, Maryland 21545

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland survey, 1993.

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