The Virgin Mary with St Mary of Bethany and St Mary Magdalene

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about 1882 Three-light window with standing figures. Scenes below depict Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, Nativity with angels, and Christ meeting Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Clayton & Bell Church of All Saints, Gresford, Wrexham south wall of the clerestory Given in memory of Mary Warren Egerton 1830-1882. The window is a rare instance of the differentiation of the biblical characters of Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene, who are often conflated in biblical imagery.  (ObjectID=4139 ImageID=7713) Original File Name=Gresford_DSC6049A.jpg

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• Christ in the house of Martha and Mary   [Luke 10:38-42]
• Mary Magdalene meets the Risen Christ; 'Noli me tangere'  [John 20:14-17]
• Mary, Joseph and the new-born Christ (Nativity)  [Luke 2:1-7]
• the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene 
• upright figures of Mary without the Christ-child 

Photo © Martin Crampin