The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ

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1886 Two-light window. Christ is shown robed, with the gonfalon, in the left-hand light with angels, and standing above the disciples and Mary in the right-hand light, showing the wounds in his hands. Christ is crowned and holds an orb in the upper quatrefoil. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Clayton & Bell Church of St Ishmael, St Ishmael's, Pembrokeshire east wall of the chancel Texts: 'I am the Resurrection and the Life' (John 11:25, left-hand light) and the angels hold the text 'He is risen as he said' (Matthew 28:6); 'I go to prepare a place for you' (John 14:2, right-hand light). Given in memory of George Roch (1794–1858) and his wife Martha Jane (1812–85) by their five surviving children in 1886.  (ObjectID=5460 ImageID=10705) Original File Name=StIshmaels_DSC0787-71C.jpg

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• Christ ascends into heaven; apostles (and Mary) beneath  [Acts 1:9-11; Luke 24:50-51]
• the risen Christ (with wounds, but without crown of thorns), sometimes holding the cross or a banner 

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