Christ in Majesty
detail from Christ in Majesty with Welsh Saints
Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales
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.
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.
Record added by Martin Crampin. Last updated on 30-05-2017
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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]
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References
John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan (London/Cardiff: 1995), p. 302.
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Martin Crampin (ed.), Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue, University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth, 2017.
https://stainedglass.delweddau.cymru/object/1499 (accessed 24 November 2024)
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