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Gravel Hill (N3, Barnet)
(Catholic Church of Saint Philip the Apostle)

Saint Philip the Apostle

one of the Twelve Apostles. He is protector of trinket merchants. He is depicted holding a cross in his left hand as a symbol of the way in which he died, and a book in his right hand as an emblem of dying for the Word of God
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1933

Description

Mosaic of St Philip in the tympanum of the main doorway. The church was built in 1933 by the architect T.H.B. Scott, and completed with the western part in 1959-60 by his son.

Sculptor

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

Sources & Information

Taking Stock, Catholic Churches of England & Wales, Finchley Church End, St Philip Apostle.

Locatie (N 51°35'51" - W 0°11'52") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gblo190; Photograph: 17 March 2019
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