The Agony in the Garden: Christ prays in Gethsemane
Summary
The Agony in the Garden refers to the event in the life of Jesus Christ when he went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray before his arrest and crucifixion. According to the New Testament, he was overwhelmed with sorrow and asked God to take the cup of suffering from him, yet he ultimately submitted to God's will, saying "Not my will, but yours be done." This event is considered one of the defining moments in the Passion of Jesus.
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Date
1430
Location
netherlands
Source
National Library of the Netherlands
Copyright info
Public Domain Marked