Description:
Animal. Inscription dates to 12th century
Capital to the left of western portal
Reference:
The text is inspired by Sophonias 3, 14: Lauda, filia Sion; jubila, Israel; laetare, et exulta in omni corde, filia Jerusalem). The text is an exhortation to penance and probably is an introit to the mass on the fourth Sunday of Lent, Laetare: Laetare, Jerusalem et conventum facite, omnes qui diligitis eam. The image of the lion is frequently viewed as a representation of the Resurrection.