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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 […]

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 […]

Stained Glass Art featuring Christian Symbolism Symbolism is the representation of an idea or object through the use of something else. Writers and artists routinely employ symbolism in their works, and it is also an important aspect of the Christian religion. Some symbols are found in the Bible. Jesus Himself regularly used symbolism in His […]

Crosses in Stained Glass When it comes to stained glass designs, windows and church furnishings featuring crosses clearly represent the very essence of the Christian faith. For church leaders looking for a fitting way to welcome parishioners and show them they are in the company of people who worship Jesus as their personal savior, stained […]

Stained Glass Designs featuring the Coronation of Mary Mary’s Coronation is a subject of many medieval stained glass windows as well as ones crafted in more modern times. The one characteristic the vast majority of these religious stained glass windows share is that it is Mary’s earthly son Jesus Christ who places the crown on […]

Assumption of Mary Stained Glass Window Art For hundreds of years, painters and stained glass artists have been trying to capture the wonder and joy of the Assumption of Mary in their works. Although there is debate about whether Mary died before her earthly body and eternal soul were transported to heaven, stained glass windows […]

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 […]

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 […]