About Stained Glass

Visitation Stained Glass Panels In Christianity, the Visitation refers to the meeting between the Virgin Mary and Elizabeth while both were still carrying children in their wombs. The much older Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist, while Mary was of course the one who would bear the Messiah. While faceted glass windows may […]

Pentecost Stained Glass Windows An important feast day in the Christian calendar, Pentecost commemorates the day on which the Apostles and other prominent followers of Jesus became filled with the Holy Spirit after Christ’s Ascension. These religious stained glass windows usually show a group of Christ’s followers, and many picture a dove, which is the […]

Stained Glass Windows featuring the Evangelists The Four Evangelists of Christianity are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They are important figures in the Christian faith because they authored the four Gospels of the Bible. These accounts of the remarkable life and teachings of Jesus were written to spread His ministry, so it is not surprising […]

Angels Stained Glass Art Angels are supernatural beings that are not only believed to be capable of delivering messages from God, but also of providing comfort, guidance, and sometimes protection in times of need. When Christians and even those who are not part of the faith hear the word angel, a certain image comes to […]

Saints in Christian Stained Glass Windows Many different types of artists–including those who specialize in religious stained glass–have honored the venerated servants of the Lord known as saints through their works. Stained glass windows featuring the saints are a truly beautiful way to add color and charm to your decor.It’s safe to say that no […]

Stained Glass Windows featuring St. Joseph Saint Joseph is best known as the earthly father of Jesus Christ. Because of the important role he played in the early life of the Savior, it is not surprising that he is one of the most well-known and celebrated saints in the Christian faith. The details provided in […]

The Life of Young Jesus in Stained Glass While other events in the life of Christ are described in great detail in the Bible, information provided about Jesus as a young boy is sketchy at best. In church stained glass windows, scenes from Christ’s youth that are found in the Bible are usually limited to […]

Church Stained Glass featuring the Triumphal Entry The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem took place during the final days of His ministry on Earth. While stained glass artists have interpreted and represented this event in their own unique ways, these works of stained glass typically contain several key elements. First, Christ is pictured riding […]

Symbolic Stained Glass Windows Symbolism is the representation of events or ideas through the use of images. Many different types of artists–from writers to painters–incorporate symbolism into their masterpieces, and stained glass artists are no exception. For those who specialize in the creation of Catholic stained glass, the Bible offers a rich selection of symbolic […]

Beautiful Stained Glass featuring Shepherds Pictorial stained glass windows portraying the shepherds who came to visit Jesus on the night of His birth can also be categorized as Nativity stained glass. Some of these art glass windows show the shepherds receiving the news of Christ’s birth while they are outside working in their fields. In […]