Edinburgh: Morningside Parish Church of Scotland, North Nave

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000-000-769-081-C No Internet use

Jesus Christ, Light of the world

Window of one trefoil headed lancet light.

This window depicts the figure of Jesus Christ holding a lantern. The symbols of Alpha and Omega are on the cross behind his haloed head. At the peak of the window is a pelican in a nest feeding three chicks from her breast.

Inscription:
‘I am the Light of the World’.

Dedication:
‘To the Glory of God and in Loving memory of Margaret Arthur, Widow of John Dun. Died 12th August, 1939. Erected by her Daughters’.

Artist/Designer:
unknown
Firm/Company:
unknown

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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: 000-000-769-081-C
Project:
Project Ref:
Material: Glass, Lead, Paint, Stain
Dimensions: Approx 1.2 x 0.4m/lancet
Subject/Keywords: Jesus Christ, light of the world, alpha, omega, lantern, pelican, chicks
Event: Margaret Arthur, Widow of John Dun by her daughters (In memory of)
Description:  
Photographer: Elisa Conesa Martinez
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