St Padarn and St Winefride
detail from Christ in Majesty with Welsh Saints

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales larger image

about 1927 Seated Christ flanked by St James and St John the Baptist. The Welsh saints represented are Padarn, Gwynfryd (Winefride), Cenydd, Deiniol, Teilo, David, Asaph, Gwynllyw, Tudful and Illtud. Biblical scenes are also included in panels below such as the Annunciation, Crucifixion and Resurrection. The symbols of the Passion are also depicted. designer: Christopher Webb designer: J. B. L. Tolhurst Church of St James, Cardiff sanctuary Made to the design of the architect, J.B.L. Tolhurst with figures based on drawings by Christopher Webb. Following closure of St James in 2007, the reredos was moved to the Church of St Theodore, Port Talbot.  (ObjectID=1499 ImageID=3594) Original File Name=_MG_3876.jpg

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• Christ enthroned - eg 'Christus Rex', as judge  [Revelation 4:2-3]
• Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers 
• James the Great, apostle 
• St Asaph 
• St Cennydd 
• St David 
• St Deiniol 
• St Gwynllyw 
• St Illtud 
• St John the Baptist 
• St Padarn 
• St Teilo 
• St Tudful 
• St Winefride, St Gwenfrewy 
• the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel  [Luke 1:26-38]

John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan (London/Cardiff: 1995), p. 302.

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales