Glasgow: St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Apse
Mary, Queen of Heaven.
A geometric window of four pointed trefoil lights, arranged in two stages with tracery surrounding the larger lancet on the upper stage.
Upper stage lancet and tracery:
The central figure in the larger lancet is the Virgin Mary in ornate white and blue robes with the 12 star crown. 6 angels surround in the dagger shaped tracery. In the peak tracery is a dove, representing the Holy Spirit is descending.
The lower stage of three lancet lights
Left lancet: This panel depicts three disciples, paying homage to Mary.
Centre lancet: This panel depicts Thomas the Apostle, holding Mary’s belt, which she handed to Thomas before ascending into heaven.
Right lancet: This panel depicts three disciples, also paying homage to Mary.
Inscription:
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Who: |
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Roman Catholic |
Where: |
Scotland, Glasgow, 18 Stevenson Street, St. Alphonsus Church |
When: |
09-Oct-14 (photograph taken) Unknown (installed) |
Resource Rights Holder: | Glasgow City Heritage Trust |
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Record ID: | 000-000-764-046-C |
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Material: |
glass, lead |
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Subject/Keywords: |
Mary, Assumption, angel |
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Photographer: | Rachael Purse |
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