Inscription on the Big Bell of the Old Cathedral

Indiana, Knox County, Vincennes


(at top of bell)
D.O.M. Ad Laud et Glor Domini Nostri et Redepmtoris Jesu Christi Hanc Mariam 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.

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