Baptism Window

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about 1889 Three-light window with the baptism of Christ between Paul baptising the jailor at Philippi and Paul baptising Lydia. Angels holding crowns at the top of the outer lights, and the above the baptism of Christ two angels stand with the text 'One Lord, one faith, one baptism' (Ephesians 4:5) and the dove of the Holy Spirit descending in glory from above. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne Church of St Gwynan, Dwygyfylchi, Conwy west wall of the nave The east and west windows of the church were given in memory of Richard and Catherine Kneeshaw (died 1841 and 1825) and their children Henry (died 1813), Mary (1889), Richard and Lucy (both died 1878). The younger Richard Kneeshaw is buried in the churchyard with his children.  (ObjectID=3870 ImageID=6833) Original File Name=Dwygyfylchi_DSC3526A.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]
• the conversion and baptism of Lydia, a seller of purple - missionary journeys of Paul  [Acts 16:14-15]
• the warder and his family are baptised by Paul and Silas - missionary journeys of Paul  [Acts 16:33]

Photo © Martin Crampin