Dedication of new window in Holywood Parish Church
A beautiful new window, created and installed in memory of members of the Marshall family was dedicated on Sunday 24 September in the Church of St Philip and St James, Holywood.
The Archbishop of Armagh and primate of All Ireland, the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke preached at the Service of Holy Communion and dedicated the new window. The Archbishop is a former curate of the parish.
Representatives of the family circle were also able to be present at the service and refreshments were served afterwards.
The Marshalls lived in the parish from the 1950s to the 1980s. They were keen musicians and involved in Holywood Music Festival and local orchestras.
Although the family left some years ago, they still cherish the parish and its church.
The window is in memory of the whole family but in particular two sisters, Grace and Joy.
The window shows St Philip, with elements that also reflect the life of St James, and the inscription “Come and See” will soon be carved into the stone beneath the window.
It was designed by Ann Smyth and made by CWS Design.