The Dismas statue at the former execution site of Eggenburg is hidden on the Galgenberg hidden between trees and can only be found by way of a path and a path. It was erected in the 18th century. Behind you will find the directional block.

Dismas (name of the "right" thief crucified with Jesus) is considered the patron saint of those sentenced to death, prisoners and gravediggers. That is why, in the past, Dismas statues were sometimes erected at the foot of the Gallows Mountains for a last prayer by the convicted.

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April 19, 2021

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In the forest on the Galgenberg, 50 steps away from the path, we find the former place of execution in Eggenburg, the statue of St. Dismas and behind it the execution block.

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Alfred H.

October 11, 2022

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In the forest on the Galgenberg, 50 steps away from the path, we find the statue of St. Dismas and behind it the executioner's block on the site of the former place of execution. A curved base sits on a rectangular foundation, which is decorated with volutes at the bottom. On it is a cover plate and on this stands the figure of St. Dismas. On the front of the base we find the text as a chronogram: Holy thief Dismas grant us a blessed end in God through your intercession. The chronogram gives the year 1720.

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Location: Eggenburg, Bezirk Horn, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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