Paul Preaching in Athens
detail from The Risen Christ and Apostles with Scenes from Acts

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales larger image

about 1885 Three-light window with Christ surrounded by his apostles in the centre light, with the text below from the end of Matthew's Gospel exhorting his disciples to preach the gospel in all nations. In the outer lights Paul is shown preaching in Athens and Troas. In Athens the Parthenon is shown as well as the the altar to the unknown God, with text in Greek. At Troas Eutychus can be seen sleeping on the window. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Ward & Hughes Church of St Peter, Machynlleth, Powys south wall of the nave Text: 'Preach the gospel to every creature, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you' (Matthew 28:19-20).  (ObjectID=1890 ImageID=4221) Original File Name=_MG_9460.jpg

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• mission of the apostles after the Resurrection  [Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 24:47]
• Paul in Athens: on the Areopagus he discusses with philosophers (in front of the temple of Mars)  [Acts 17:22-33]
• Paul preaching in Troas (Eutychus sleeping by the window) - third missionary journey of Paul  [Acts 20:7-9]

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales