Father Damien Statue

The Father Damien Statue, also called the Blessed Damien of Molokai Statue, is the centerpiece of the entrance to the Hawaii State Capitol and the Hawaii State Legislature in Honolulu, Hawaii. A second statue is displayed in the United States Capitol. The landmark memorializes the famous Hawaii Catholic Church priest from Belgium who sacrificed his life for the lepers of the island of Molokai. Father Damien is considered one of the preeminent heroes of Hawaii. Cast in bronze, the statue depicts Father Damien in his later years after being diagnosed with the disease of those he attended. Much attention was given to the recreation of the disfiguring scars on the priest's face and his arm hanging from a sling.

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Hawaii State Capitol - Hawaii State Legislature - Honolulu, Hawaii - United States Capitol - Hawaii Catholic Church - Belgium - Lepers - Molokai - Father Damien - Hawaii - Bronze

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