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Saint Thomas Aquinas’ Feast Day is January 28 Celebrated as perhaps the greatest Catholic philosopher, Saint Thomas Aquinas’ works are an important part of the education of Roman Catholic priests and theology students. Thomism, named for Saint Thomas Aquinas, embraces the idea that truth must be accepted wherever it is discovered.  Sometimes criticized for his […]

Saint Francis de Sales Celebrated on January 24 The Bishop of Geneva, Saint Francis de Sales, is celebrated in America on his feast day, January 24. At Stained Glass, Inc. this beloved saint is honored everyday in magnificent stained glass, befitting his place in the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. Born in France […]

Saint Agnes Honored In Stained Glass Saint Agnes, venerated as a virgin martyr among Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican Communion and Lutheran worshippers, was born in 291 A.D. in Rome and lived to be only 13 years old before she was put to death for her faith in Christ. Early in childhood, Saint Agnes made […]

Stained Glass Art Lends Beauty to Feast of St. Lucy A special December feast day in the Catholic Church, celebrated across the world and especially in Italy, is commemorated in lovely stained glass art, created by master artisans, honoring Saint Lucy, or Santa Lucia as she is known by Italians. An early Christian martyr, Saint […]

Stained Glass Featuring Saint Peter Canisius Saint Peter Canisius was born in 1521 in the Netherlands during the Protestant Reformation, and as a Jesuit priest, is credited with helping reestablish the identity of the Catholic faith in Germany, as well as fostering an understanding of Catholicism among Protestants.  As a doctor of the church, he […]

Our Lady of Guadalupe in Stained Glass In 1531, an extraordinary event took place near Mexico City, with the first appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe to a humble man named Saint Juan Diego, who was canonized in 2002. She appeared as a lovely young woman and requested that a church be built on the […]

St. Francis Xavier Feast Day Celebrated in Stained Glass Perhaps the greatest missionary Saint in the Catholic, Lutheran and Anglican Churches, beloved Saint Francis Xavier is celebrated on his feast day December 3.  Depicted in classic stained glass style by artisans in the studios of Stained Glass, Inc., this holy saint is shown holding a […]

Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria Celebrated Born early in the fourth century to pagan royalty and known for the scores who followed her in acceptance of Jesus as the Christ, Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a saint whose feast day is celebrated by Catholics and Orthodox Christians on November 25.  Known as a […]

Stained Glass Featuring the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary, the Blessed Mother of Jesus, was considered a gift from God when she was born to her parents, Joachim and Anne, who was thought to be barren. In gratitude, they brought the little girl to the Temple to dedicate her to God in preparation […]

Saint Albert the Great and Saint Gertrude November 15 and 16 are feast days that honor Saints Albert the Great and Gertrude respectively, both German saints beloved by Catholics. The lives of these two Holy Saints are celebrated in breathtaking stained glass works of art, created by master artists in the studios of Stained Glass, […]