Simeon Holding the Infant Christ

Photo © Martin Crampin

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.

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.

Record added by Martin Crampin. Last updated on 07-10-2016

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

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Martin Crampin (ed.), Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue, University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth, 2016.
https://stainedglass.delweddau.cymru/object/4822 (accessed 24 April 2024)

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