The Whole Armour of God

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1920 Four-light window with St Michael and angels arming Lord Glantawe with the whole armour of God. Each of the items mentioned in Ephesians is annotated (helmet of salvation, sword of the spirit etc). technique: stained glass firm/studio: T. F. Curtis, Ward & Hughes Church of All Saints, Oystermouth, Swansea north wall of the nave Texts: 'Take unto you the whole armour of God' (Ephesians 6:13) 'Watching thereunto with all perseverance' (Ephesians 6:18). Given in memory of John Jones Jenkins Baron Glantawe of Swansea (1835-1915) by his daughters (amended with information provided by Edward Llewellyn-Jones).  (ObjectID=637 ImageID=3983) Original File Name=Oystermouth_DSC3139.jpg

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• the Archangel Michael 
• The Good Soldier of Christ or Christian Warrior, often denoted by the Red Cross, with the Armour of God.  [Ephesians 6:10-17]

Geoffrey R. Orrin and F.G. Cowley, A History of All Saints' Church, Oystermouth (1990), p. 71.

© University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, photo Martin Crampin