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The Dedication of the new Taddiport Belfry Screen
by the Lord Bishop of Exeter, Michael Langrish

Taddiport - Welcome
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Decorated design
​On Mothering Sunday, March 10th 2013 the Bishop of Exeter, Michael Langrish dedicated the new belfry screen at Sung Evensong at Taddiport Church.

The screen is decorated with both the symbols of Jesus and those of Mary Magdalene after whom the Church is dedicated. The three panels form a triptych with the central panel bearing both the flag of the Resurrection and the sacred Chalice, the Holy Grail. As Christians after the Resurrection we are now fed from this sacred vessel through the most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist. The whole scene represents Resurrection. The words below the panel are the words Our Lord speaks to Mary on the Day of Resurrection itself, 'Noli Me Tangere' - ‘Do not Cling to Me’. Either side of the central panel the two outer panels show shields of Mary Magdalene entwined with more symbols of the Resurrection, pomegranates. These fruits are symbolic of Jesus bursting forth from the tomb. Above all of this the whole scene is animated by the dove, the Holy Spirit, who pours forth and from whom both the Resurrection and the sacrifice of the Mass are made possible.

The decorated design is by Fr. Lawrence, John Bucknall and Howell & Bellion.

​The oak screen and wrought iron gates were designed by Alexander Brydon and work executed by local carpenter Dave Belgrave and blacksmith James Kendrew.
Screen in workshop
The Dedication Service - with the Bishop of Exeter, Michael Langrish and Fr. Lawrence MacLean, Vicar.
Belfry Screen

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Torrington
Devon
EX38 8EA

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  • The 4 Churches
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    • Great Torrington Church - Welcome >
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      • Torrington Town
    • Little Torrington Church - Welcome >
      • News / Events including LT Restoration Project
      • LT Church Guide
      • Friends of St. Giles
      • St. Giles Church history >
        • “Lost slate epitaph"
        • The Lost Epitaph story, Part 2
        • LT Parish Church History, Part 3
        • LT Parish Church History, Part 4
      • Family Histories at St. Giles >
        • Introduction
        • Graves at St. Giles
        • Monuments inside St. Giles
    • Frithelstock Church - Welcome >
      • Frithelstock Events
      • Frithelstock Church Guide
    • Taddiport Church - Welcome >
      • Taddiport Events
      • Taddiport Church Guide
    • Facebook pages
    • Met Office Weather Forecast >
      • South West England - Regional
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    • Taddiport
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      • All
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      • May 2018
      • May 2017
    • Taddiport Flower Festivals
    • Baptism & Confirmation >
      • Trinity Sunday 16th June, 2019
      • Feast of Christ the King 24th Nov, 2013
      • Pentecost Sunday 27th May, 2012
  • Organ Restoration Appeal
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    • All Concerts
    • St. Michael's Choir
    • Father Willis Organ
    • Audio Clips
    • An Organ Tour
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    • Wedding Requests
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