The Resurrection

Eight stained glass windows in the Roman Catholic Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York depict events in the life of Jesus Christ. The last portrays The Resurrection.

This scene shows Jesus rising from the tomb, the guards terrified, and the angel who would announce the resurrection to those who would visit the tomb later. Note the marks from the nails in Jesus’ hands and feet.

The Resurrection

SOURCE: The Resurrection. Stained Glass Window in the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Albany, New York. Created approximately 1904-1908 in Munich, Germany. Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 09 Jul 2007.

{28:1} Now on the morning of the Sabbath, when it began to grow light on the first Sabbath, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulcher.
{28:2} And behold, a great earthquake occurred. For an Angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and as he approached, he rolled back the stone and sat down on it.
{28:3} Now his appearance was like lightning, and his vestment was like snow.
{28:4} Then, out of fear of him, the guards were terrified, and they became like dead men.
{28:5} Then the Angel responded by saying to the women: “Do not be afraid. For I know that you are seeking Jesus, who was crucified.
{28:6} He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where the Lord was placed.
{28:7} And then, go quickly, and tell his disciples that he has risen. And behold, he will precede you to Galilee. There you shall see him. Lo, I have told you beforehand.”
{28:8} And they went out of the tomb quickly, with fear and in great joy, running to announce it to his disciples.
{28:9} And behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Hail.” But they drew near and took hold of his feet, and they adored him.
{28:10} Then Jesus said to them: “Do not be afraid. Go, announce it to my brothers, so that they may go to Galilee. There they shall see me.”

SOURCE: Conte, Ronald L. Jr., translator and editor .  The Sacred Bible. Catholic Public Domain Version. Matthew 28:1-10. Online <http://www.sacredbible.org/catholic/NT-01_Matthew.htm>. Accessed 14 Jul 2007.

This stained glass window includes the inscription: “To the Glory of God and Loving Memory of Patrick Brennan”.

For other posts on the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, see:

• The Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Albany, New York
• The Annunciation
• The Nativity
• The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
• Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple
• The Wedding at Cana
• Jesus Blessing the Children
• The Agony in the Garden
• The Angel Raphael
• Midnight Mass and Incense
• It Was a Tough Decision but the Award Goes to…

For posts on the Vincentian Institute, see:

• The Vincentian Institute in Albany, New York
• Photos of the Vincentian Institute in Albany, New York
• For My Mother – Part 4: The Final Years
• An October Day in Second Grade, 1962
• Halloween 1962 at the Vincentian Institute, Albany, New York
• A Playbill in the Attic

For posts on the Pine Hills Branch of the Albany Public Library, see:

• Mrs. Katzman, Children’s Librarian

Copyright © 2007 by Stephen J. Danko