The Ascension
detail from The Crucifixion with the Resurrection and Ascension

Photo © Martin Crampin larger image

about 1878 Three-light window. Christ crucified between Mary and John in the central light; Christ ascending with disciples and Mary below (left-hand light); Christ stepping out of the tomb, holding a banner, with two soldiers below (right-hand light). Agnus Dei and sacred monograms above. technique: stained glass size: 46 cm (width of the central light) firm/studio: William Wailes Church of St Elidyr, Crunwere, Pembrokeshire east wall of the chancel  (ObjectID=4077 ImageID=7592) Original File Name=Crunwere_DSC6552A.jpg

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• Christ ascends into heaven; apostles (and Mary) beneath  [Acts 1:9-11; Luke 24:50-51]
• Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers 
• Crucified Christ with Mary and John on either side of the cross; Holy Rood  [John 19:25-27]

Thomas Lloyd, Julian Orbach and Robert Scourfield, The Buildings of Wales: Pembrokeshire (New Haven/London: Yale University Press, 2004), p. 177.

Photo © Martin Crampin