The Festival of Angels in St Giles Parish Church in Wrexham will be coming to an end this month.

It is a commemoration to those who have lost their lives to Covid-19 in Wales and has seen support from across the community.

Since it opened in late October, it is estimated that by the end of December approximately 17,200 people have visited the church and seen the Festival.

The Leader: The Festival of Angels is coming to a close at the end of this monthThe Festival of Angels is coming to a close at the end of this month

The Vicar of St Giles, the Revd Dr Jason Bray said: "The reactions from the public seeing the Festival have been extremely positive and supportive of what we have tried to offer. It has been a hugely emotive time for them and for us. The comments and messages we have received have meant a great deal.

"We hope that everyone who wanted to see the Festival will have had an opportunity to do so by the end of the month".

Revd James Tout from St Giles Church talks about the Angel Festival and what the angels symbolise.

Inspired by the 15th Century musical angels carved into the wooden roof at St Giles', the congregation created the Festival of Angels featuring over 6,000 handcrafted angels.

The Leader: The Festival of Angels is coming to a close at the end of this monthThe Festival of Angels is coming to a close at the end of this month

They are made from a variety of materials, some new, some recycled, and all handmade, and are suspended from the interior of the tower, in nets in the nave of the church, and from the pillars.

The church is open, warm and lit Monday to Saturday from 10am – 4pm, and for Sunday services. There is no charge for admission.