Receiving the Crown of Life
1920
Four-light window. A man dressed in armour is brought by angels to the standing figure of Christ, who holds the crown of life. Figures of saints Nicholas and George in the right-hand light. Dove of the Holy Spirit in the tracery above, with angels holding texts 'My peace I give unto you' (John 14:27).
firm/studio: Daniells & FrickerChurch of St Mary, Aberavon, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbotwest wall of the nave
Text: 'Be thou Faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life Rev.2.10'.
The window was given by members of the congregations of St Mary's and also from St Paul's and St Teilo's, by public subscription. The estimate for the work was £540, with a further £60 for the tablet. (ObjectID=4345 ImageID=8175) Original File Name=Aberafon_DSC6347.jpgRecord added by Martin Crampin. Last updated on 25-09-2024
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Show more subjectsMartin Crampin, Stained Glass from Welsh Churches (Talybont: Y Lolfa, 2014), p. 203.
ReferencesJohn Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan (London/Cardiff: 1995), p. 532.
Click to show suggested citation for this recordMartin Crampin (ed.), Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue, University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth, 2024.
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