Statues - Hither & Thither

 

Description

The English Martyrs Catholic Church was built in 1926 after designs of the architect Wilfrid C. Mangan. On both sides of the entrance are roundels depicting two English martyrs: Hugh of Faringdon and Thomas More. In the tympanum over the three western doors are Venetian mosaic panels bearing the arms of the two martyrs and their emblems of martyrdom.

beatvs hvgo cook faringdon vltimvs abbas radingensis The Blessed Hugh Cook of Faringdon (d. 1539) Benedictine monk who presided as the last Abbot of Reading Abbey (Wikipedia).

saint thomas more regni cancellarivs St. Thomas More (London 1478 - London 1535) English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and noted Renaissance humanist (Wikipedia).

Emblem of the martyrdom of Hugh of Faringdon; o crux ave spes unica (Hail to the Cross, our only hope).

The Lamb of God flanked by the coats or arms of Faringdon and More, and the text omnes sancti martyres angliæ orate pro nobis (all holy English martyrs, pray for us).

Emblem of the martyrdom of Thomas More; o rex gentium (Hail to the King of mankind)

Sculptor

• Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

• English Martyrs Catholic Church, Website.
• Taking Stock, Catholic Churches of England & Wales, Reading, English Martyrs.

Tags

Locatie (N 51°27'7" - W 1°0'14") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

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