Three Archangels

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1911 Standing figures of Gabriel, Michael and Raphael in the three-light window. Scenes below of Gabriel visiting Mary, Michael fighting the dragon and Raphael with Tobit. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Robert J. Newbery Church of St Elvan, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff east wall of the north chapel Text below standing figures: 'He shall give his Angels charge over thee' (Psalm 91:11 and Luke 4:10). Dedication: 'AD MDCCCCXI To the Glory of God in gratitude for spiritual blessings received within this Church.' Although the donor is not named, their heraldry (a blue shield with three stags, and a monogram on a red shield) probably identifies the donor.  (ObjectID=4570 ImageID=8557) Original File Name=Aberdare_DSC8549A.jpg

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• group of three canonical Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael 
• the journey to Ecbatana - the book of Tobit  [Tobit 4-6:]

Photo © Martin Crampin