Found Sheela-na-gig in Wivelsfield Church East Sussex
We came across these two figures in the porch of this Church, they were carved by the early Christians for a symbol to ward off evil. Christians in the early part of this Churches history knew exactly what they were up against, for the spirit world was not hidden from their eyes, unlike today where Christianity has become so de-spiritualized.
The first carving would remind evil spirits on entering this Church of their end, how that they would be bound and thrown into the pit of fire.
The second carving of a Sheela-ma-gig, would remind the unclean spirits of their end.
Sheela-ma-gig are frequently found on churches all over Europe and it is commonly said that they are there to keep evil spirits away They are often positioned over doors or windows, presumably to protect these openings.
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Sheela-ma-gig
Archangel Michael
The Green man was named in 1929 by Lady Raglan. The man's is surrounded by foliage, and foliage sprouting from its mouth, nose, eyes, or ears. It can sometimes also be a face entirely composed of leaves.
The Green Man, also called Jack-of-the-Green or leaf man, represents most certainly the tree angel spirit.
The green man or angel of the foliage, was put in Churches as a sign to ward off evil. Early Christians were not naive to the spiritual realm as most Christians are today.
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