The East Window
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Alpha and Omega |
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The dove of the Holy Spirit is surrounded by a sunburst representing God the Father, the Creator. The seven stars represent God's creation of the universe and the angels of the seven churches. |
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Wheat and grapes - the Holy Communion |
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Anchor Cross - an ancient symbol of Grace. |
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Pomegranate - the hope of resurrection and immortality. The unity of many seeds is said to resemble the Church of Christ. |
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The Crown of Life - "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will received the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him" (James 1:12 [NIV]) |
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The Phoenix - symbol of the resurrection. |
Middle Tier
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The risen Christ holds the banner of the resurrection. |
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The green cross symbolizes the Tree of Life. The flowing effect also indicates the 'water of life'. The cross carries the letters INRI - Jesus Nazarenes Rex Iudaeorum. |
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The empty tomb with the folded grave clothes. |
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The figures of the soldiers sleeping on duty, the disciples who ran to the tomb to find it empty, and the women bearing sweet spices for anointing the body. |
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The background shows two empty crosses and the hilly hinterland. |
Lower Tier
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The birth of Christ - the Holy Family in the stable |
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Above Joseph's head is the Star of Bethlehem. |
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The shepherds, carrying lambs |
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The magi bearing their gifts |
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Twelve stars |
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Two doves symbolic of the presentation of Christ in the Temple |
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