Saint Rocco and his dog - an imposing wood carved sculpture in original estate. Southern France about 1650. Height 160 cm.

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* SAINT ROCCO *

THE LEGEND.

The Saint was born in 13th century in Montpellier.

He was the son of rich and noble parents. After their death

he gave all goods to the poors and became pilgrim to Rome.

Pestilence allover was the great complaint.Helping everywhere,

he became ill himself in Piacenza. In the hospital he got no help,

he was too poor. So he found in the woods a hut. A little dog

in the neighbourhood brought everyday a bread and an angel

cared his him to be the son of the and imprisoned him.

After five years he died.


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- - - - - - - - Since 15th century Rochus was in Germany the mediator for all epidemic diseases. Since 1485 are parts of his skeleton in the San Rocco cathedralin Venice.- - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - The Saint Rocco is the patron saint of the medical profession. His name-day is on 16th August. is the patron saint of the medical profession.

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