Rood

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales View of the rood together with the arcading in the nave and showing the painted roof. larger image

1908 Richly decorated rood on a beam high above the chancel steps with the symbols of the four evaneglists on the arms of the cross. technique: carved, painted size: 250 cm (height) [approx] Church of St German, Roath, Cardiff above the entrance to the chancel As a result of a Mission preached in February 1908 the decision was taken to replace the simple rood then in situ. Made by Farmer & Brindley to G. F. Bodley's design, it was brought here from St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square, London. (By coincidence, the Revd C. J. Smith, who was to be vicar of St German's 1917-20, was a curate at St Paul's 1904-7, when this rood was in its original home.)  (ObjectID=412 ImageID=334) Original File Name=_MG_0602.jpg

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• Crucified Christ with Mary and John on either side of the cross; Holy Rood  [John 19:25-27]

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales