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Big Bell of the Old Cathedral IN553 |
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 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
Inscription on the
BIG BELL of the OLD CATHERDRAL
(at top of bell)
D.O.M. Ad Laud et Glor Domini Nostri et Redemptoris Jesu Christi Hanc marian Annam R.R. D.D. et in Chr Pater Simon G. Brute Qui Primus Vincennopolitanan Sedem Episcopus Tenuis Vovebat Dabat et Consecrabat An Rep Sal MDCCCXXXIX translation
D.O.M. abbreviation for "Deo Optimo Maximo"---"To God the Greatest and the Best." To the Praise and Glory of our Lord and Redeemer Jesus Christ The Most Reverend Lord and Father in Christ, Simon G. Brute, who was the first Bishop held the See of Vincennes, vowed, gave, and consecrated the Mary Anne in the year of Salvation 1839.
Inscription at bottom of bell.
(IN FRENCH)
"Les Freres Grente de Hambye Deptnt de la Manche mont fait." Translation----The Grente Brothers of Hambye Department of LaManche made me.
Hambye, a small town in the province of LaManche bordering the English Channel. "LaManche" is also "English Channel" in French.
E. 2nd St. & Church St., Vincennes, Knox County Indiana
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