Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

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about 1857 Three-light window. Christ is depicted addressing Martha, with Mary at his feet, flanked by angels in the outer lights. St Michael is shown slaying the dragon in a roundel above. technique: stained glass size: 35 cm (width of each light) [approx] firm/studio: Heaton & Butler Church of St Michael, Michaelston-super-Ely east wall of the chancel Angels hold the text: 'Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her' (Luke 10:42). Given in memory of Mary Lewis (1814-56). An early work by the firm, the window demonstrates their work prior to the arrival of the designer Robert Bayne. The firm of Heaton, Butler & Bayne carried on until the early 1950s.  (ObjectID=3776 ImageID=6627) Original File Name=Michaelston_DSC2146A.jpg

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• Christ's answer to Martha who complains about Mary: 'Mary has chosen the good portion ...' - Christ in the house of Martha and Mary  [Luke 10:41-42]
• the Archangel Michael fighting the dragon (devil, Satan)  [Revelation 12:9]

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