The Ascension
detail from The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ

© University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, photo Martin Crampin larger image

1892 Two-light window. Christ arises from the tomb holding a banner with soldiers below, and Christ ascending in a mandorla with the disciples below. Angels above in both scenes. Roundel with Christ seated in majesty. technique: stained glass Church of St Illtyd, Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taff east wall of the chancel Dedication: 'Erected by Keziah Evans to the Glory of God and in memory of her beloved husband Jabez Evans and of her dear Brother Edmund Thomas. December 1892.'  (ObjectID=2221 ImageID=5515) Original File Name=_DSC4078.jpg

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• Christ enthroned - eg 'Christus Rex', as judge  [Revelation 4:2-3]
• Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers 
• the Ascension  [Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11]

Len Tarr, Parish of Llantwit Fardre: St Illtud's (Pontypridd: 2008), p. 15.

© University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, photo Martin Crampin