York - Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate
Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York.
This statue of the Holy Trinity, carved by Matthias Garn, is a reproduction of the original medieval statue that used to be in this church, and which is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. The original is now on loan to the Company of Merchant Adventurers in York and can be seen in their chapel.
This ancient representation of the Divine Majesty shows God the Father seated in majesty. The Son of God is represented by the crucified Christ, with the Father holding the cross beam of the cross, thereby showing his consent to the crucifixion. The Holy Spirit is represented by a dove emanating from the mouth of the Father, showing that he is the course of all things.
God the Father is central holding the crucified Son close to himself and sharing his pain. The Spirit flows from the seated Father’s mouth, over and towards the Son, thus linking and uniting the members of the Holy Trinity in love, sacrifice and service.
York - Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate
Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York.
This statue of the Holy Trinity, carved by Matthias Garn, is a reproduction of the original medieval statue that used to be in this church, and which is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. The original is now on loan to the Company of Merchant Adventurers in York and can be seen in their chapel.
This ancient representation of the Divine Majesty shows God the Father seated in majesty. The Son of God is represented by the crucified Christ, with the Father holding the cross beam of the cross, thereby showing his consent to the crucifixion. The Holy Spirit is represented by a dove emanating from the mouth of the Father, showing that he is the course of all things.
God the Father is central holding the crucified Son close to himself and sharing his pain. The Spirit flows from the seated Father’s mouth, over and towards the Son, thus linking and uniting the members of the Holy Trinity in love, sacrifice and service.