S6 The Epiphany and The Baptism of Christ
To the glory of God and in loving memory of Thomas Maude entered into rest 25th March 1931. This window was placed here by his widow.
The left hand light depicts The Epiphany, the festival when the Church celebrates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the manger at Bethlehem bearing their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Our window (left) shows the three wise men with Mary and the new-born Jesus. Above Mary’s head is the star which guided the wise men on their long journey.
The predella below illustrates the Annunciation when the Angel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary she would bear the Son of God. Lilies, symbols of virginity and purity appear in the border.
The subject of the right hand light is the Baptism of Christ. Jesus is shown in the River Jordan. Overhead is the dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit.
The small picture below shows Joseph and Mary presenting the child Jesus at the Temple. Anna (the prophetess) on the left and Mary are shown before Simeon who is holding the infant Jesus.
Designed by Penwarden. The Annunciation is known to have been designed by Harry Stammers. Made by James Powell & Son in 1993 at a cost of £250