Symbols in the Windows of our Church

 

 

BALCONY WINDOWS EAST

 

Easter Lily                                The Resurrection of Jesus

Latin Cross                              The Death and Atonement of Jesus

Dove and Branch                      Peace and Forgiveness – Noah

 

 

 

BALCONY WINDOWS WEST

 

Grapes                                     The Eucharist or Holy Communion

Crown                                      Victory, Eternal Life, Recompense

Anchor                                     Hope;  Our Lord, the anchor of our soul

 

 

 

EAST PARLOR

 

Lyre                                         Music

Stone Tablets                           The Ten Commandments – Moses

Bee Hive                                   The Christian Church, Eloquence, Industry

Hawthorn                                 The Nativity;  Blossoms at Christmas

Acorn                                       Strength – Latent Greatness

Red Rose                                 Martyrdom – Divine Love

 

 

 

WEST PARLOR

 

Vine and Branch                      “I am the vine; ye are the branches”

Fleur-de-lis                               The Trinity – The Virgin Mary

Easter Lily                                The Resurrection of Jesus

Harp                                         Joy, Music, Worship in Heaven

Easter Lily                                The Resurrection of Jesus

Torch                                       Enlightenment – Witnessing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meaning Behind Other Symbols

 

 

IHS                                           An abbreviation of “Jesus” in Greek

 

I.N.R.I.                                      Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews (Latin)

 

XP                                            (Chi Rho) Greek monogram for Christ

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sections of the Church

 

Narthex                                                Outer court, vestibule, closed-in porch extends across the rear

                                                of the nave

 

Nave                                         Means “Ship”, the main division of the church where the

                                                congregation sits

 

Sanctuary                                 Most sacred part of the church, where the altar stands,

                                                separated from the nave by the communion rail

 

Reredos                                   A decorated panel behind the altar