Our Lady of Grace, (sculpture).

Our Lady of Grace, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Our Lady of Grace, (sculpture).

Rededicated ca. 1987-1988.

Statue: concrete, painted white; Base: concrete.

Statue: approx. 60 x 26 x 15 in.; Base: approx. 18.5 x 20 x 20 in.

(On brass plaque on front of base:) IN MEMORY OF/NORMAN A. PEPIN/1988 unsigned

A figure of the Virgin Mary, dressed in long belted robes and a long cloak that covers her hair and back, crushing a serpent with her bare feet. The serpent has an apple in its mouth. Mary's hands are extended, palms facing up and she looks down. The statue is placed atop a square base.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Animal -- Reptile -- Snake

Object -- Fruit -- Apple

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Erroll

Administered by Diocese of Manchester, 153 Ash Street, P. O. Box 310, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103

Located St. Pius X Catholic Chapel, Route 26, Cemetery behind church, Erroll, New Hampshire

Formerly located Holy Family Catholic Church, Church Street, Gorham, New Hampshire

The statue was originally located at Holy Family Catholic Church in Gorham, New Hampshire. When this church was replaced with a contemporary structure, Norman Pepin purchased the statue and gave it to St. Pius X Catholic Chapel in Erroll, New Hampshire.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

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