Symbols of the Four Evangelists
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Four shields bearing the symbols of the Four Evangelists.
Church of St David, Llanfaes, Brecon, Powys
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Church of St David, Llanfaes, Brecon, Powys
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Record added by Martin Crampin. Last updated on 13-12-2011
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- angel (possibly with book) - symbol of St. Matthew [Revelation 4:7]
- eagle (possibly with book) - symbol of St. John [Revelation 4:7]
- ox (possibly with book) - symbol of St. Luke [Revelation 4:7]
- St. Mark the evangelist writing the Gospel, usually a (winged) lion present
- the four symbols of the evangelists, 'the apocalyptic beasts' [Revelation 4:6-8]
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Martin Crampin (ed.), Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue, University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth, 2011.
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