About Stained Glass

The Feast of the Ascension is a significant festival on the Christian calendar, commemorating the day when Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days after His resurrection on Easter Sunday. When it comes to artwork celebrating this awesome event, we have a host of spectacular stained glass designs for your church, chapel or home. If you […]

There’s something about the shape of a circle which is enticing and satisfying. From wheels and windmills, to wedding rings and windows – the symbolism of the unending circle somehow gives a hint of eternity. When it comes to stained glass windows, here at SGI we refer to all our circular designs as Rose Windows. […]

If your planning, designing or building a wedding chapel, here are some great ideas for the stained-glass windows. Wedding chapels are about places to get a great start on married life. These stained-glass windows can help you create a space with a unique and memorable feel. The windows are available as inserts that slip in […]

St. Theresa of Avila (also known as St. Theresa of Jesus) has given her name to over 30 Catholic churches in the USA, making her one of the top 100 most popular Saints. Stained glass window designs often depict this Spanish mystical saint in a divine encounter with a seraph. She lived in the 16th […]

St. Faith (also known as St. Faith of Conques) was a French virgin and martyr of the third century AD. According to legend St. Faith was persecuted as a young woman, and died for her faith during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian. She refused to make pagan sacrifices despite being tortured and burned […]

There are approximately 89 Catholic Churches in the USA named after St. Thérèse, making her one of the top 50 most popular saints. Indeed this young French woman who lived in the 1800’s has had a huge influence, despite her short lifespan. Depictions of her in stained glass are often seen gracing churches, chapels or […]

St. Vincent de Paul comes in the top 30 most popular saints in America, with 141 Catholic churches named after him. Born in France in 1581, he distinguished himself throughout his life by his compassion, humility, and generosity. No wonder he is known as the “Great Apostle of Charity” and is the patron saint of […]

St. Raphael is one of the Archangels of God. He is mentioned by name in the Book of Tobit which is considered canonical by Catholics. In Catholic art, stained glass windows sometimes show Raphael standing on top of a large fish, or holding a fish at the end of a line. This refers to the […]

St. Padre Pio was originally named Francesco Forgione, born in Italy in 1887. He was clearly an extraordinary child who was drawn to the priesthood from an early age. He was named Padre Pio (meaning Pious) after being ordained into the priesthood. At about the age of 30, when praying in front of a crucifix […]

Very little is known about St. Sophia, only that she lived in Egypt in the third century. She became a martyr in Alexandria when she was beheaded during the reign of Emperor Claudinus (or Claudius). Those who perished with her included St. Irene and St. Castor. Her feast day is celebrated on September 18th. She […]