Modern statue of St Julian the Hospitaller over the S porch of his church at Wellow, Somerset, England, UK. Julian is the patron saint of ferrymen.

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Modern statue of St Julian the Hospitaller over the S porch of his church at Wellow, Bath and NE Somerset, England, UK. Julian is the patron saint of innkeepers, boatmen (especially ferrymen), and travellers. In his legend he & his wife set up a hospital for the poor beside a major river crossing & he acted as guide & ferryman to travellers. He holds an oar in his L hand, his R hand is raised in blessing. The statue was carved in 1952 by Wellow resident Gilbert Sumsion during restoration work.

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Size: 3785px × 4961px
Location: St Julian's Church, Wellow, Bath, Bath and NE Somerset, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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