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Window 9 – The Crucifixion

Figures

Jesus, St. Mary, St. John

Symbols

Passion Flower: Christ’s suffering

Robe and Dice: the casting of lots for Christ’s seamless robe

Basin: Christ’s passion

Ladder and Hyssop: Christ’s passion. Hyssop is a wild shrub of uncertain identity whose twigs were used for sprinkling in ancient Jewish rites of purification.

Crown of Thorns and Nails: Christ’s passion

Clerestory Window

Symbols

Latin Cross with Drape: Jesus’ descent from the cross

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