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Michigan Stained Glass Projects Michigan Area Stained Glass Michigan is a state that truly recognizes and appreciates the splendor and beauty of stained glass–so much so that the Michigan State University Museum sponsors a “stained glass census.” More than 1,000 pieces have been cataloged to date, and that number is always growing. Many are ecclesiastical […]

Nevada Stained Glass Projects Nevada Area Stained Glass Nevada is different from most other states in that art glass windows can be found in places of worship and in what is widely regarded as the most sinful city on earth: Las Vegas. Stained Glass Inc. is the company that can expertly complete such diverse Nevada […]

Floral Rose Windows The rose windows found in circular openings in Gothic churches and places of worship featuring other styles can have several themes. For instance, common symbols of the faith, important figures, and musical instruments can all be incorporated into the already captivating design of rose windows. Another option for rose windows is floral […]

Stabat Mater Ecclesiastic Stained Glass Windows Many pieces of church stained glass for sale that honor the Virgin Mary commemorate the more joyous times in her life. These include depictions in faceted glass of the Nativity scene when Mary held her newborn son for the first time and the announcement of her miraculous pregnancy by […]

Saint Peter Religious Stained Glass Windows Saint Peter was one of Christ’s Twelve Apostles, and Gospel accounts in the New Testament suggest the disciple was also one of His most favored. Saint Peter art glass windows are routinely inspired by information provided about this righteous man in the Bible. Saint Peter is often regarded as […]

Christian Themed Rose Windows Even when she doesn’t appear directly in their design, the Virgin Mary is often linked to rose windows because one of her titles is the “mystical rose.” She did not become associated with this beautiful flower until after the Gothic stained glass windows known as rose windows became popular, but that […]

Christian Stained Glass Windows with Text It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. While it’s true that a single image can speak volumes, sometimes there is no substitute for the written word. This is certainly true of religious stained glass images. Stained glass church windows showing Jesus performing miracles or preaching […]

Symbolic Rose Windows in Stained Glass An image is symbolic when its form or appearance are used to represent objects, individuals, or ideas, and stained glass rose windows certainly fit this definition. There is a modern day association between the rose and the mother of Christ, and the twelve divisions often found in rose windows […]

Stained Glass Windows Illustrating the Old Testament The Bible–the single most important document in the Christian faith–is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament. The latter focuses on Christ’s ministry, and includes the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and several other books. The Old Testament recounts the history of the Jews–God’s chosen […]

Saint Paul Stained Glass Windows One of the things that made the life of Saint Paul–also known as Paul the Apostle–so significant is that he actively persecuted Christians before becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Like many of the early saints, Paul made it his mission to share the good news of Jesus with as […]