THE EAST WINDOW
Perhaps the most striking window is the one facing East, behind the altar, designed in 1971 in memory of Constance Padwick, a missionary dedicated to converting Moslems to Christianity, who died in 1968.
The artist, Christine Arnatt, had the Divine Word in mind when she made the CROSS the centre. Lead lines flow out in different directions symbolising the working of GOD'S CREATIVE POWER
The Word of God has been likened to fire, hence the burning red circle. Outside this, set in the rich blue of baptismal water are the tongues of fire, signifying the HOLY SPIRIT who inspires his children at the font and throughout life. The green is for growing things, in which the missionary commemorated was deeply and joyously interested all her life. Above shines the LIGHT of LIFE here and hereafter, and around are the turbulent unconquered waters awaiting the CREATIVE WORD
The artist, Christine Arnatt, had the Divine Word in mind when she made the CROSS the centre. Lead lines flow out in different directions symbolising the working of GOD'S CREATIVE POWER
The Word of God has been likened to fire, hence the burning red circle. Outside this, set in the rich blue of baptismal water are the tongues of fire, signifying the HOLY SPIRIT who inspires his children at the font and throughout life. The green is for growing things, in which the missionary commemorated was deeply and joyously interested all her life. Above shines the LIGHT of LIFE here and hereafter, and around are the turbulent unconquered waters awaiting the CREATIVE WORD
THE WALL DECORATIONS
On the south wall, near the old font cover, hangs the Hody Charity board, setting out the terms of a charity donated in 1738 by Dr. Hody from which awards are to be made to the deserving children of the Parish. The charity still exists, but the Trustees to-day have difficulty in finding candidates who can meet the conditions - namely that they have been 'catechised in the Parish Church for four Sundays at least in the foregoing Lent' How many children do you know who could meet this requirement?
At the west end of the Church there are notes on one of the more famous sons of Odcombe, Thomas Coryate. But more about the man and his life later in this booklet.
On the north wall the painting of the House of Hanover coat-of-arms dated 1852 is a good example of crude vernacular painting adorning many parish churches in the area. It's naiveté does not detract from it's appeal.