Crucifix


The Narthex The Priest's Plaque The War Plaque Body of the Church Ceiling Windows Stations of the Cross Benches Font Our Lady Statue St Joseph & St Patrick Statue of St Anne The Lady Chapel Stained Glass Windows Painting Sacred Heart Statue The Baptistry Font Sanctuary The Crucifix The Altar The Nun's Rooms The Choir Gallery St. Joseph's Bell


Last Updated 30 September 2006

The Crucifix

The large crucifix stands on the back wall of the sanctuary and is a strikingly visible feature even from the rear of the church.

The crucifix was purchased in 1957 during the redecorations when the decision was made to tone down the elaborate decoration of the sanctuary of earlier times. The paintings were removed and the crucifix became a central feature on the back wall of the sanctuary over the high altar and the tabernacle.

Prior to the restoration of 1990, the crucifix stood in an arched frame.
This frame had formed the border of the paintings which had occupied the same space prior to 1957.
This border was removed during the restoration so that the crucifix now stands on a flat wall.