About Stained Glass

Stained Glass Images: The Passion of Christ The Passion is the term used to describe the events in Christ’s life that led up to His suffering and death on the cross. Stained glass window art focusing on this period in the Savior’s life on earth may depict His arrest after He was betrayed by the […]

Parables of Christ are Depicted in Stained Glass A parable is a story that is created to teach a fundamental lesson or reveal an important truth. During His time with mankind on Earth, Jesus frequently used parables as a teaching tool. Those who believe in the truth of the Bible tend to place special importance […]

Nativity Art Glass Windows Every December during the weeks leading up to Christmas, references to and celebrations of Christ’s birth seem to be everywhere. Displays in people’s homes show Him sleeping in His manger, and carols on the radio speak of the joy associated with the Newborn King. The event of Christ’s birth is known […]

The Miracles of Christ in Church Stained Glass The earthly life of Jesus can serve as a lesson for us all. The kindness and unconditional love He showed towards all people–even the sinful and impoverished–is something true Christians try to emulate in their own lives of faith. It is the many miracles performed by Jesus […]

The Last Supper Stunningly Depicted in Stained Glass Art No stained glass gallery of Christian art would be complete without artistic representations of The Last Supper. This event described in great detail in the Bible was the last time Jesus broke bread with His disciples before His betrayal by Judas and His crucifixion. It is […]

The Finding at the Temple in Stained Glass The Bible stories of the Nativity and the Holy Family’s Flight to Egypt tell us about the birth of Jesus Christ and how an angel of God helped Him escape the wrath of Herod the Great while He was still a newborn baby in Mary’s arms. From […]

The Parable of the Good Shepherd in Stained Glass Jesus Christ is known by many names, including the Messiah, the Light of the World, and the King of the Jews. In the Bible, Jesus also compares Himself to a shepherd. The notion that the Savior watches over the faithful as a shepherd would his innocent […]

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane in Stained Glass Aside from suffering and dying on the cross, it can be argued that Christ’s Passion in the Garden of Gethsemane represented some of the Savior’s darkest hours during His earthly life. Jesus asks God the Father to spare Him from the trials He knows He will […]

The Flight to Egypt in Beautiful Stained Glass Long before Jesus was sentenced to die on the cross, His life was threatened by Herod the Great. The ruler felt jealousy and unease when he learned of the newborn child, and tried to have the young Messiah killed. Through both divine and earthly efforts, however, the […]

Events from the Life of Jesus Christ are Depicted in Stained Glass It is commonly accepted that Jesus’ public ministry–which began with His baptism in the Jordon River–spanned about three years. This is quite short indeed, especially considering all He taught His followers and the influence His teachings still have on Christians the world over […]