Glasgow: St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Left Aisle

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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
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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