1936 Three-light window with standing figure of Christ with arms raised. Left-hand light with Nativity and Crucifixion with soldiers; Transfiguration and the Risen Christ with disciples in the right-hand light. Inscription beneath the figure of Christ held by a child angel, with further child angels holding biblical texts. The window is rich in incidental iconography, for example the Alpha and omega in the traceery lights, a crown within a crown of thorns at the apex of the central light, and the symbols of the Passion appear at the edging of the central light. firm/studio: A. K. Nicholson Stained Glass Studios Church of St David and St Cyfelach, Llangyfelach, Swansea south wall (window number: sIII) Texts: 'By this we believe that thou camest forth from God (John 16:30)'; 'Truly this was the Son of God' (Matthew 27:54); 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved' (Acts 16:31); 'This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased' (Matthew 17:5; 2 Peter 1:17); 'Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed' (John 20:29). Given in memory of Richard and Margaret Jenkins of Gellyfeddan, and their ten children. |
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John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan (London/Cardiff: 1995), p. 386.
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