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THE CHANCEL

The Chancel is separated from the nave by a seven arch English Gothic Rood Screen, the lower panels bearing carved symbols of Christ's Passion....!) the cord, 2) the whipping post and scourge, 3) the crown of thorns and nails, 4) the hammer and nails, 5) the ladder, spear, and sponge (or hyssop), and 6) pincers and nails. This was designed by deLancey Robinson of New York and was installed in 1912.

The tiling or mosaic flooring between the choir stalls is decorated with the fleur de lis and the "IHS" symbol. The magnificent brass lectern, which represents the Holy Scriptures borne on the wings of an eagle over the entire world, stands on a base of four lions, surmounted by the symbols of the four evangelists. Opposite is the stone pulpit, bearing various symbols, including the Star of David, to remind us that Christianity had its origins in Judaism.

The present Allan Digital Computer organ replaced the original Casavant instrument that had been installed in 1882, and was enlarged and rebuilt on several occasions. The pipes for the Casavant are still in evidence.

Just outside the Chancel, in the Baptistry, to the right of the doors leading to the hallway, is a framed section of carpet. This small piece of carpet is a sample of a work by fifty members of Trinity Congregation working under the superintendence of Mrs. Brigstocke, the Rector's wife at that time. The carpet is dark crimson with fleur-de-lis in old gold. It was a beautiful masterpiece which measured upwards of fifty square yards.

The kneeling mats, which ran across the front of the Altar rail, and measures eleven yards, contained over one hundred thousand stitches. Other matching pieces were found on the floor of the pulpit, the mats at the Font, Altar, and Lectern. Extra material was provided so that repairs could be made.

The thirty-five foot long by two feet wide kneeling pad before the Altar rail, as well as cushions on various kneeling benches in the Chancel and the Litany table, have all been recovered through the hard work of Gladys Bell. The covers were made from Persian rug yarn which is a special yarn used in creating Persian Rugs. Miss. Bell ordered many large bags at a time to guarantee the dye lot. It took her eleven months, working ten hours per day, to complete these works of art. All told, she worked about 3500 hours.

The kneeler is comprised of symbolic representations of Christ. the Evangelists, Apostles, and Saints. In the center is the Lamb, representing Christ. The colors in the kneeler were carefully planned to compliment the colors in the East Window. Miss. Bell presented the completed works in 1990 as a memorial to her parents. Also in the Chancel, are the laid up colors of four New Brunswick units-King's and Regimental. They are the 62nd, Regiment, Saint John Fusiliers, the 115th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, the 104th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. In the Nave are found flags and ensigns of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, The Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Merchant Marine-which were in use at the time of the Second World War.

In the northwest corner of the nave, the New Brunswick Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial was erected by Members of the Air Force Association in 1995. This was created in 1995 to mark the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and the fiftieth of the end of the World War II. There may also be found a plaque which bears the names of those from Saint John City and County who had given their lives during World War II. A memorial book may also be found that lists all R.C.A.F. personnel from New Brunswick who gave their lives. A page in this book is turned each day.

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