Hailes Church, Gloucestershire

Back to Photo Gallery | Back to Article | View Larger | Previous | Next Faded mural of St. Christopher, wading in water and carrying a miniature Christ on his shoulder. In the Middle Ages, seeing the image of St. Chrisopher was believed to protect against the most dreaded of fates: death without confession. The saint was therefore painted extremely large and opposite the entrance of churches. Related pages: Hailes Church England Photos

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