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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: All Saints Episcopal Church

City: Detroit

Window Shape: 3 (arched)

Subject/Title of Window: Symbols of a Clergyman

Brief Description of Subject: This window is located in the hallway off the side door. It can be viewed from both the hallway, by light from the Church, or from the Church by a hallway light. This photo was taken from the hallway thus the view is reversed from the view from the Church.
 
A plaque under the window indicates this window was gifted in memory of the Reverend David Ransom Covell by Mary S. Covell. The images in this window reflect his profession as a clergyman.
 
The five pointed star at the top symbolizes the five wounds of Christ. Surrounding the cross is a paten and chalice for communion, a bible for preaching the Word of God, and a scallop shell for administering the Sacrament of Baptism. Below the cross are open hands, the pose for directing prayer by the clergy, and a candelabra.
 
Reverend Covell was a Master Freemason. There is a good chance he became a member of the Rosicrucian Society as that is a prerequisite for membership, and the red rose and cross of gold seen here, is associated with that organization.

Height: 42"

Width: 14"

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