Scenes from the Gospels

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1887 Three-light window. The central light depicts Christ ascending with his disciples below; the left-hand light depicts Christ with children and right-hand light depicts a woman kneeling before Christ, with disciples behind. technique: stained glass firm/studio: W. G. Taylor Cathedral Church of St John Evangelist, Brecon, Powys north wall of the north aisle Texts: 'Of such is the kingdom of Heaven' (Matthew 19:14); 'I go to prepare a place for you' (John 14:2); 'Have mercy on me, O Lord' (Matthew 15:22). Given by Aneurin George in memory of his wife Elizabeth and daughter Emily Catherine George.  (ObjectID=3972 ImageID=7276) Original File Name=BreconCath_DSC3827_53A.jpg

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• a Canaanite woman kneels before Christ, asking him to heal her daughter; the metaphor of the dogs and bread - miracles of Christ  [Matthew 15:22-28]
• Christ blessing children brought by their mothers  [Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17]
• the Ascension  [Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11]

Martin Crampin, Stained Glass from Welsh Churches (Talybont: Y Lolfa, 2014), p. 135.

Photo © Martin Crampin