The Resurrection

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1889 Three-light window. The risen Christ stands on the tomb, with soldiers below. Approaching, in the outer lights, are Peter and John and the three women. technique: stained glass firm/studio: John Hardman & Co. Cathedral Church of St John Evangelist, Brecon, Powys south wall of the south aisle Text: 'He should be the first that should rise from the dead and should shew light unto the people and to the Gentiles' (Acts 26:23).  (ObjectID=3971 ImageID=7274) Original File Name=BreconCath17.jpg

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• Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers 
• John, Peter and Mary Magdalene approaching the open tomb of Christ  [Luke 24:12; John 20:1-5]
• the holy women (the three Marys) on their way to or at the tomb, to anoint Christ's body  [Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1-2; Luke 24:1]

Photo © Martin Crampin