The High Altar
The
High Altar was installed in the Church in 1918 together with the
reredos in memory of the parish's first vicar. For many years, the
scenes across the base of the altar were hidden behind frontals made of
embroidered cloth. The only time that the scenes were revealed was
during the Easter Triduum. The Triduum is the period between Maundy
Thursday and Holy Saturday when the Church is stripped of all
decoration whilst Our Lord's Passion and death are commemorated.
In recent years, the use of altar frontals has been discontinued and
the magnificent artwork is on permanent display. The scene shows Christ
after he has been taken down from the Cross with angels holding the
nails and crown of thorns.