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Statue of Saint Wendelin

Sacral small monument

Saint Wendel is the patron saint of shepherds and livestock. ; A sandstone statue of Saint Wendel, on a vertical ribbed pedestal on the edge of the village, along the road leading to Tallós. The saint, depicted in shepherd's attire, has a narrow-brimmed hat covering his head, a cloak hanging over his shoulders, and a bag hanging at his side. He holds a shepherd's shovel in his hands clasped in prayer, and a lamb and calf lie at his feet.

Inscription/symbol:

Sz: Vendel: this picture was made / by János Gloszák, / farmer of Prešov, / and N: Therez Karátsony / his wife / in the year 1838

Inventory number:

387

Collection:

Repository

Municipality:

Pozsonyeperjes, Eperjes   (Tallós felé haladva, mielőtt letérnénk a szövetekezet felé, a főút bal oldalán.)