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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: First United Methodist Church

Studio Name: Omnibus Studios

City: Mason

Date of Window: 1991

Subject/Title of Window: Birth of Christ and Calling the disciples

Brief Description of Subject: At the top of the window is the birth of Christ including the star of Epiphany and the crib formed by Chi-Rho. Other symbols include the shepherds crook, a lantern and the halo around the child's head. Below is the calling of the disciples which includes a boat, fish, net and shells. The sign of the fish was placed on the doors of early Christians to tell others that a worship was taking place, to avoid being arrested. The net is a symbol used to draw people to Christ. The scallop shells are symbolic of baptism and to St. James.

Condition of Window: Good

Height: 144”

Width: 27”

Type of Glass and Technique: Antique or Cathedral Glass, Lead Came, Vitreous Paint

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