Christ with Children, the Adoration of the Shepherds and the Presentation in the Temple
detail from Christ with Children Brought by their Mothers and the Baptism of Christ

Photo © Martin Crampin larger image

1898 Large five-light window with two main scenes occupying the three central lights. Above, Christ is seated among a group of women, children and disciples; below, John the Baptist baptises Christ in the river, the dove of the Holy Spirit above, amid a crowd of men and women. These main scenes are flanked by: (above left) the Christ-child adored by shepherds with Mary and Joseph; (above right) the Christ-child with Simeon and Mary in the temple, a kneeling girl below with two doves; (below left) Christ discovered by Mary and Joseph with the doctors of the law in the temple; (below right) Mary led away from Golgotha by John. Angels and seraphim in the tracery. technique: stained glass firm/studio: W. G. Taylor Cathedral Church of St John Evangelist, Brecon, Powys west wall of the nave Given in memory of Herbert Williams, who for 52 years was vicar of the parish.  (ObjectID=3975 ImageID=7281) Original File Name=BreconCath1.jpg

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• adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present  [Luke 2:16]
• 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]
• Christ blessing children brought by their mothers  [Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17]
• Christ's dispute with the doctors in the temple  [Luke 2:46-50]
• John comforts Mary or leads her to his home after the crucifixion.  [John 19:26-27]
• presentation of the Christ-child in the temple, usually Simeon and Anna present  [Luke 2:22-39]

Richard Haslam, The Buildings of Wales: Powys (Harmondsworth/Cardiff: 1979), p. 291.

Photo © Martin Crampin