Glasgow: St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Left Aisle
000-000-764-035-C
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St. Francis Xavier Window
Window of one round headed lancet light.
This window portrays St. Francis Xavier as he lies dying holding a crucifix and rosary. Christ (with a cruciform/tri-radiant halo) is appearing to him and shining heavenly light upon him. Christ is surrounded by seven angels. The upper curved panel contains a cross on a shield and a decorative scroll with an inscription, stating the Saint’s name, Francis Xavier. The bottom panel has architectural details and contains and dedication panel.
Dedication:
In the bottom panel of the window: “Of your charity pray for the souls of Francis and Hugh Curran to whose memory this window has been erected by their sorrowing parents”.
Artist:
Unknown
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| Who: |
Francis and Hugh Curran (in memory of) Unknown (artist) |
| What: |
Roman Catholic, Memorial Window |
| Where: |
Scotland, Glasgow, 25 Rose Street, St. Aloysius Church St. Aloysius College |
| When: |
07-Oct-14 (photograph taken) Unknown (installed) |
| Resource Rights Holder: | Glasgow City Heritage Trust |
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| Record ID: | 000-000-764-035-C |
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| Material: |
glass, lead |
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| Subject/Keywords: |
St. Francis Xavier, rosary, deathbed, cross, putto, putti, Jesus, heavenly light |
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| Photographer: | Rachael Purse |
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