Christ in Majesty with Apostles and Saints and Scenes from the Death and Resurrection of Christ

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1886 Five-light window, with Christ in majesty in the upper panels, and the scenes from the death and resurrection below: Ecco hommo, carrying the cross, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Clayton & Bell Church of St Idloes, Llanidloes, Powys east wall Dedication: In memory of Canon E. Williams M.A. Oct. 1886. Vicar of the parish 1878-1885.  (ObjectID=391 ImageID=409) Original File Name=_MG_0378.jpg

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• carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others  [Matthew 27:31-33; Mark 15:20-22; Luke 23:26-33; John 19:17]
• Christ enthroned - eg 'Christus Rex', as judge  [Revelation 4:2-3]
• 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]
• Pilate showing Christ to the people, 'Ostentatio Christi', 'Ecce Homo'  [John 19:4-6]
• the Ascension  [Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11]

Church Guide.

Richard Haslam, The Buildings of Wales: Powys (Harmondsworth/Cardiff: 1979), p. 142.

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