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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: Emmanuel Lutheran Church

City: Dearborn

Window Shape: 3 (arched)

Date of Window: 1965

Subject/Title of Window: The Facade Window

Brief Description of Subject: Three arched windows. Left window shows the Crucifixion of Our Lord, with two figures [Our Lady and St. John?] beside Him. "INRI" written on scroll at top of cross. Crown of thorns and three nails above. Below the Crucifixon is depicted the Agony in the Garden. An angel appears to Our Lord as He kneels in prayer. Below this are two scourges crossed saltire in front of a pillar.
Center window depicts Our Lord's Resurrection. He stands in glory on the tomb, holding Resurrection banner. Above Him is a pomegranate, symbol of resurrection. At bottom of window is the angel appearing to the three women at the tomb. Below this (not shown in picture) is a phoenix rising from fire and ashes.
Right window Our Lord's Ascension. The Apostles are shown kneeling around Him. At top of window is Elijah's fiery chariot. Below Ascension is shown Pentecost. The Holy Spirit descends in form of Dove on Apostles and Our Lady, some standing and some kneeling, all with tongues of fire above their heads. Below this vignette is a rose. Protected on exterior since installation. Made by Anthony A. Mako, of Willet Stained Glass Studios, Philadelphia, PA. Dedicated November 21, 1965.

Condition of Window: good

Height: 14 ft 6 in

Width: 7 ft

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

Crucifixion; Resurrection; Ascension
Crucifixion; Resurrection; Ascension

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