Edinburgh: Morningside Parish Church of Scotland, Transept

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The Ascension

Window of three lancet lights with tracery.

This window depicts Jesus Christ ascending into heaven on a cloud of angels, surrounded by a choir of angels in a heavenly realm. The disciples are looking up towards the scene.

Dedication:
‘To the Glory of God and in grateful and proud remembrance of the young men of St. Matthews who fell in the Great War 1914-1918.’

Artist/Designer:
unknown
Firm/Company:
unknown

Details

Related Records:  
Who: unknown (Artist/Designer)
unknown (Firm/Company)
What: Church of Scotland, Memorial Window
Where: Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh, EH10 4DN
When: 20th century (installed)
Jul-12 (photograph taken)
Resource Rights Holder: Scottish Stained Glass Trust and Symposium
Record ID: 000-000-769-071-C
Project:
Project Ref:
Material: Glass, Lead, Paint, Stain
Dimensions: Approx 4 x 3m
Subject/Keywords: Jesus Christ, Ascension, WWI, choir of angels, harp, red wings, blue wings, instruments, disciples, looking up, carried by angels, heaven
Event: the young men of St. Matthews who fell in the Great War 1914-1918 (In memory of)
Description:  
Photographer: Elisa Conesa Martinez
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