The Baptism of Christ, Christ with the Doctors and St John leading the Virgin Mary from the Cross
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=7282) Original File Name=BreconCath2.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