Description
The church's tiny interior comprises a nave and aisle divided by an arcade. Most of the original fittings were destroyed by the 1993 bombing although they were, for the most part, not particularly historic as they dated from the early 20th century, being the work of Ninian Comper. One of the more notable survivals is the curious 19th century font, which is inscribed with one of the longest known palindromes, written in Greek:, which translates as "Cleanse transgressions, not only face".
The church was designated a Grade I listed building on 4 January 1950; and its reconstruction retains the listing.
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