The east window, a triple lancet, sits behind and above the altar in the south-eastern window of the upper sanctuary of Saint Mark’s Church, Opawa.

This window was made by Whitefriars to replace the one destroyed by the fire which destroyed the original church in 1949.

The window is a triptych of the risen Lord at the empty tomb, based on Matthew 28.

Each of the three panels containing its own focus and inscription.

Left panel:

An angel of the Lord says to the women “do not be afraid”.

Center panel:

The guards shake with fear and become like dead men. Christ appears in glory.

Right panel:

Jesus appears to Mary Magdelene (John 20: 11-18)

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