The Resurrection

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about 1887 Three-light window. Christ arises from the tomb in the central light, with an angel holding a flaming sword below. In the right-hand light soldiers cower, while at the left the three women approach to anoint the body with ointment. technique: stained glass firm/studio: W. G. Taylor Cathedral Church of St John Evangelist, Brecon, Powys north wall of the north aisle  (ObjectID=3973 ImageID=7277) Original File Name=BreconCath_DSC3833_53A.jpg

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• angel(s) in or at the empty tomb of Christ  [Matthew 28:2-3; Mark 16:4-5; Luke 24:4; John 20:12]
• Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers 
• 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