The Baptism of Christ

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Two-light window with John the Baptist, standing holding a banner 'Ecce Agnus Dei', with Christ stepping into the River Jordan. Dark landscape behind with the dove of the Holy Spirit descending in light upon Christ. technique: stained glass size: 48 cm (width of each light) [approx] Church of St Joseph, Colwyn Bay, Conwy north wall of the nave Perhaps by Hardman of Birmingham. Text below: 'This is my Son in whom I am well pleased.' Moved from the Baptistry at the back of the church after re-ordering in 2001.  (ObjectID=1028 ImageID=2020) Original File Name=_MG_5547.jpg

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• baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends  [Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34]
• Holy Ghost represented as a dove 

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales