Christ with the Chalice and Host
detail from Christ with the Elements of the Eucharist and The Agony in the Garden

Photo © Martin Crampin larger image

probably 1860s Three-light window. Scenes showing Christ at prayer, with the elements of the eucharist, and kneeling with a vision of a chalice. Decorated panels above and below with biblical texts and symbols including (below) Agnus Dei, cross with crown of thorns and pelican feeding her chicks. technique: stained glass Church of St Michael, Abergele, Conwy north wall The window shares similarities with windows by James Ballantine, such as nearby at Tremeirchion and Llanelian-yn-Rhos. Texts: 'My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto Death' (Matthew 26:38); 'As often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup ye do shew the Lord's death till he come' (1 Corinthians 11:26); 'O my Father if this cup may not pass away except I drink it thy will be done' (Matthew 26:42). The texts above the scenes in the outer lights imply that both scenes are depictions of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.  (ObjectID=3727 ImageID=6249) Original File Name=Abergele_DSC8700.jpg

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• Christ with chalice, and bread or Host 
• crown of thorns - instruments of the Passion 
• Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, 'Oelberg': Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night  [Matthew 26:37-45; Mark 14:33-41; Luke 22:40-46]
• lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' - symbol of Christ 
• Pelican in her Piety 

Photo © Martin Crampin