Simeon Holding the Infant Christ

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about 1957 Single-light window. Standing figure of Simeon holding the Christ-child, a lamp above and a small roundel of a pair of doves below. technique: stained glass firm/studio: G. Maile & Son designer: Arthur Walker Church of All Saints, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan west wall of the south aisle Text: 'Simeon taketh the Holy Child in his arms.' Given in memory of Edwin Rowland Payne and his wife Amelia, presumably replacing the window made by Harry Clarke between the wars. The two doves represent the offering made by Mary and Joseph at the temple.  (ObjectID=4822 ImageID=9214) Original File Name=PenarthAllSaints_DSC7404.jpg

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• Simeon, holding the Christ-child, sings his canticle: 'Nunc dimittis'  [Luke 2:28-32]

Photo © Martin Crampin