On the traditional Church calendar, today is the day to remember St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist, thus I'm posting this richly-colored window scene of Jesus and two disciples.......presumably that's what the scene depicts, anyhow. If anyone thinks differently, let me know.
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Once again, this is a stained-glass window from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Waverly, Iowa.
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Could be, but since they are not identified I think it is is "Jesus on the road to Emmaus," one of the Lord's first post-resurrection appearances (see complete story in Luke, chp 24, verses 13-35).
That's a very beautiful window, Jeannelle. Thanks for sharing your photo.
I enlarged the photo to read the inscription below the scene: "Herr, Bleibe bei uns." Roughly (and I do mean roughly) translated from German is
"Man, stay with us." I think 'Rhymsie' is correct about it being Jesus on the road to Emmaus.
Rhymsie... does it make you think of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir "Abide with me, 'tis eventide" ? That's what I thought of.
Beautiful,uplifting photos......
Have a wonderful Sunday.
rhymsie,
You are most likely correct about this being the Emmaus Road scene. That thought briefly went through my mind Friday when I wrote the post, but there were no nailprints in Jesus' feet that I could see, so the thought went away. But, the passage does say they were kept from recognizing Him, and maybe that was one reason why.
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Pat,
Thank you for translating the words, which do seem to fit with the Emmaus story.....in verse 29, the two said, "Stay with us" to Jesus.
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Hi, Deserthen,
These St. Paul windows are so beautiful, and depict Bible stories not usually seen in stained glass windows.
wow...what a wonderful photo of those windows..thank you!
Annie
Stunning windows once again.
I love the stories, the meanings that went into the beautiful stainglass you find in the churches across the country! Beautiful! I've done some reading about the early ones...as I've taken up that 'hobby'..will never compare tho to these!
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