Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 4. p 897
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| Title | Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 4. p 897 |
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| Page number | 897 |
| Date | 1919 |
| Edition | |
| Publisher | Unknown |
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UNVEILING OF A WAR SHRINE AT READING.
INTERESTING CEREMONY AT HOLY TRINITY.
Christmas Sunday was chosen for the unveiling of Holy Trinity War Shrine, Reading, which is without doubt a distinctive example of the effectiveness of the ecclesiastical craftsman's art.
The dedication ceremony was prefaced by the customary Solemn High Mass. During the course of the service the Vicar (Rev. H. Elton Lury, C.F.) said the memorial to their own gallant men was ready that day for unveiling, and he asked the congregation after the Mass to proceed to the War Shrine for that purpose. Removing his biretta the Vicar slowly and solemnly read out the list of those who had given their lives for their country from Holy Trinity parish, adding: "May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace".
Immediately after the Blessing the congregation repaired in proper sequence behind the priests, choir, censer and attendant scarlet-vested acolytes to the shrine, which is set up on the eastern side of the church. Admirably designed and executed by Messrs. White and Son, its splendid situation in the forecourt reveals the intrinsic beauty of the workmanship to advantage. The design consists of a plain heavy life-sized crucifix, which is surmounted by a high-pitched gabled canopy - a structure which not only serves as a protection from the weather but also lends added impressiveness to the general effect. Below the Sacred Figure is a panel, beautifully illuminated by Mr. A. Jones, a member of the congregation, upon which is the inscription: "God so loved the world. A.D.M.G. In proud and loving memory of the members of the congregation of this Church who gave their lives in the cause of righteousness and freedom in the Great War, 1914-1918. Their names will be found inside the Church. Of your charity pray for their souls. Jesu Mercy".
Whilst the shrine was being unveiled by the Vicar, who was vested specially for the ceremony in violet cope and biretta, an aeroplane circled the church. The shrine was formally sprinkled with holy water and censed by the Vicar, and, after a few commendatory prayers, the hymn "On the Resurrection Morning" was sung.
[photo, group, exterior] SCENE AT THE CEREMONY.
[photo, object] THE WAR SHRINE.
[Photos H. Goddard, 142, Southampton Street.]
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.
[photo, portrait] Lieut. BERNARD JOHN EVEREST BELCHER, R.A.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Belcher, Hemdean Rise, Caversham. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross.
MILITARY MEDAL.
[photo, portrait] R.S.M. HEWKIN, A.S.C., 47, Hemdean Road, Caversham. Awarded the Military Medal.