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Life of Christ - Tewkesbury Abbey

The Life of Christ - Tewkesbury Abbey
 
 
 
The west window by Hardman (1886) contains ten scenes from the life of Christ. It can be read from ledft to right starting at the bottom with the Annunciation and culminating at the top with Christ in Majesty.
 
 
 
 

Pharisee and the Publican - Tewkesbury Abbey

Pharisee and Publican - Tewkesbury Abbey
Formerly in the entrance to Lady Chapel, this Hardman &Co. window of 1887 illustrates the story of the Pharisee giving alms to the poor, and the Publican displaying humility.
 
The inscription reads:
 

The publican would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast saying God be merciful to me a sinner.

Walking on the Water - Tewkesbury Abbey.

Walking on the Water - Tewkesbury Abbey
 
According to the bible between 3am-6am Jesus left the boat hence the night sky in this Hardman representation, with Peter attempting to follow.
 
The scrolls read: "Divinity" and "Might".
 
 
 

Epiphany - Tewkesbury Abbey.

This window of 1869 by Heaton, Butler & Baynes, is a representation of the "Adoration of the Magi". The inscription reads
 

They Presented Unto Him Gifts * Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

 
Below the inscription are the symbols for Alpha and Omega.
 

Healing the Sick - Tewkesbury Abbey

Healing the Sick - Tewkesbury Abbey
 
This Hardman window of 1888 shows Jesus healing the sick. A woman touching the hem of Jesus's garment is healed, whilst a lady in Blue calls on her friend to come and be healed.
 
The scrolls held by the angels read "Power" and "Honour".
 
 
 
 

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