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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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MSGC : Collections : Window

Window

Building Name: Woodlawn Cemetery Community Mausoleum

Studio Name: Connick (Charles J.), Ltd.

City: Detroit

Window Shape: 2 (rectangle)

Date of Window: 1943

Subject/Title of Window: Cross with Angel Figure

Brief Description of Subject: Description from Charles J. Connick worksheet #2408. 
The torrey window is dominated by the cruciform shape in warm sparkling color, in a field of deep, rich blue, surrounded by a border which again reflects the warmer tones.
 
The ruby of the cross also suggests the Seraphim in color symbolism of divine love and adoration which is expressed in their name from the Hebrew root meaning Love.
 
The blue field is the traditional symbolic color of heavenly contemplation and knowledge. It is also the color symbolizing Cherubim who worship the creator; their name also means from the Hebrew, signifying Knowledge.
 
The pure white and gold of the figure are the colors of purity and heavenly riches. The Descending Dove of heavenly peace and seven stars suggesting the seven Gifts of the Spirit, together with the Lily of Purity which the angel holds, all contribute to the significant symbolism.

Height: 65"

Width: 29"

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