The Crucifixion with Scenes from the Gospels

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1884 Five-light window with Crucifixion, figures include Mary, John, Mary Magdalene, Longinus and Nicodemus, with soldiers departing in the background. In the outer lights scenes depict the Annunciation to Mary, and Jesus calling the children to him (left) the Transfiguration and the raising of Jairus' daughter (right). technique: stained glass size: 45 cm (width of each light) [approx] firm/studio: Ward & Hughes Church of St Mary, Ruabon, Wrexham east wall of the chancel Signed Ward & Hughes, London. Given in memory of Marie Nesta Williams Wynn (1868-1883). The window cost £236.15s.  (ObjectID=1015 ImageID=2111) Original File Name=_MG_5858.jpg

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• Christ blessing children brought by their mothers  [Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17]
• raising of the daughter of Jairus - miracles of Christ  [Matthew 9:23-26; Mark 5:21-24; Mark 5:35-43; Luke 8:40-42; Luke 8:49-56; Matthew 9:18-19]
• the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel  [Luke 1:26-38]
• the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha  [Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38]
• the Transfiguration: Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ on Mount Tabor  [Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36]

Martin Crampin, Stained Glass from Welsh Churches (Talybont: Y Lolfa, 2014), p. 142.

T. W. Pritchard, Ruabon Parish Church Denbighshire (Much Wenlock: RJL Smith, 1998), p. 22.

Photo © Martin Crampin