lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' - symbol of Christ
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The Lamb, as a symbol of Christ, is alluded to throughout the book of Relevation. The lamb stands for sacrifice, for redemption, and alludes to John 1:29. The lamb was thus adopted as a symbol for Christ in early iconography. Shown standing, with a gonfalon, it can point forward to the coming Resurrection. The probable inspiration for much of this imagery is Jan Van Eyck's 1432 altarpiece in St Bavo, Ghent.

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	The Light of the World artist (after): William Holman Hunt about 1883 All Saints Church, Glasbury, Powys north wall of the nave
	Scenes from the Life of Christ firm/studio: William Wailes about 1868 Church of St Beuno, Betws Cedewain, Powys east wall of the chancel
	Christ with the Elements of the Eucharist and The Agony in the Garden probably 1860s Church of St Michael, Abergele, Conwy north wall
	Agnus Dei from Set of Windows with Eucharistic Symbols artist: John Petts 1967 Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Gorseinon, Swansea south east wall, Blessed Sacrament Chapel
	Scenes from the Resurrection and the Last Judgement firm/studio: Celtic Studios 1978 Church of St Mary, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire west wall of the nave
	The Baptism of Christ and the Agony in the Garden firm/studio: Heaton, Butler & Bayne 1866 Church of St Mary, Abbey-cwm-hir, Powys chancel
	Christ in Majesty with Saints and Angels firm/studio: John Hardman & Co. designer: John Hardman Powell about 1877 Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo, Ceredigion east wall of the chancel
	Scenes and Characters from the Bible firm/studio: Clayton & Bell 1868 Church of the Lamb of God, Beulah, Powys west wall of the nave
	Agnus Dei 1840 Church of St Grwst, Llanrwst, Conwy east wall of the chancel
	The Crossing of the Red Sea and the Baptism of Christ artist: Veronica Whall 1933 Church of St Mary, Denbigh, Denbighshire (liturgical) south wall of the nave