The Crucifixion with Virgin Mary, St John and St Mary Magdalene, and Welsh Saints
Photo © Martin Crampin | 1920 Five-light window depicting the crucifixion with Asaph, Dubricius, David and Deiniol in the outer lights. Standing figure of Christ in Majesty above between angels. Scenes from the First World War beneath, either side of angels holding the inscription. Military badges in the tracery lights.technique: stained glass firm/studio: Burlison & Grylls Church of St Paul, Grangetown, Cardiff east wall of chancel Angels hold the text behind the figure of Christ: 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' (John 15:13) Given in memory of those who died in the First World War. |
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- 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet
- crucified Christ with Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene [Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38]
- St Asaph
- St David
- St Deiniol
- St Dyfrig
- war
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Further reading
Martin Crampin, Stained Glass from Welsh Churches (Talybont: Y Lolfa, 2014), pp. 198-9.
ReferencesJohn Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan (London/Cardiff: 1995), p. 291.
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Photo © Martin Crampin
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