Remains of a Catholic Church and Sculpture of Angels in WWII Italy

Sakata

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  • Description

  • City: Unknown
  • Country: Italy
  • Source: Sakata
  • Approx. Date: 1940s
  • Photographer: Sakata

A Catholic church has been brought to shambles following an air raid in World War II Italy. Large pieces of stone lay in front of an intricately-carved sculpture of angels, which was somehow able to avoid destruction. An angel and several cherubs are seen flying above a man dressed in robes, and a small plaque is also placed at the bottom of the sculpture. Perhaps the miraculous preservation of this sculpture represents God's incredible power and its many mysteries.

Taken by George Sakata, a photographer featured on our website. George was a member of the infamous 100th Division 442nd Nisei Regimental Combat Team in WWII. This was the only Japanese American unit in WWII and was nicknamed the "Go For Broke" unit. The 442nd had a casualty rate of 93% and was awarded 21 Medal of Honors. Click here for more information on the 442nd RCB unit.

  • Description

  • City: Unknown
  • Country: Italy
  • Source: Sakata
  • Approx. Date: 1940s
  • Photographer: Sakata

A Catholic church has been brought to shambles following an air raid in World War II Italy. Large pieces of stone lay in front of an intricately-carved sculpture of angels, which was somehow able to avoid destruction. An angel and several cherubs are seen flying above a man dressed in robes, and a small plaque is also placed at the bottom of the sculpture. Perhaps the miraculous preservation of this sculpture represents God's incredible power and its many mysteries.

Taken by George Sakata, a photographer featured on our website. George was a member of the infamous 100th Division 442nd Nisei Regimental Combat Team in WWII. This was the only Japanese American unit in WWII and was nicknamed the "Go For Broke" unit. The 442nd had a casualty rate of 93% and was awarded 21 Medal of Honors. Click here for more information on the 442nd RCB unit.