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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: Christ the King Catholic Church

Artist Name: Andrew R. Maglia

City: Detroit

Window Shape: 2 (rectangle)

Date of Window: 1962

Subject/Title of Window: Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives

Brief Description of Subject: Each of the six epistle side aisle windows illuminate a scene from the life of Jesus. This window's scene is taken from Jesus Praying on the Mount of Olives as found in Luke 22:39 - 46. After the Last Supper. Jesus went to the Mount of Olives bringing his disciples with him. Once there, he went off to pray alone.
 
Pictured here is verses 41 - 43, "Jesus knelt down, and prayed, 'Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me, yet not my will, but yours be done.' An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him." Below the kneeling Jesus are oak leaves --- the symbol of strength. By the bottom of the rock is an olive branch for the location this took place --- the Mount of Olives.
 
In the predella are instruments of the Passion, a lantern, and weapons --- a stave and a sword. These are found at the arrest of Jesus that occurred just after he had finished praying and joined his disciples.

Height: 80"

Width: 33"

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