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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Building Name: Chapel in the Woods; Starr Commonwealth

Studio Name: Burnham (W. H.) Studios

City: Albion

Window Shape: 2 (rectangle)

Date of Window: 1950

Subject/Title of Window: The Boy Jesus in the Temple

Brief Description of Subject: "And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company they went a day's journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances, and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers; and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers." Luke 2

Here the boy Christ holds the scroll. He is centered among four priests. The sweet simplicity of his statements is indicated in the serene seriousness of his face.

The faces of the priests are studies in contrasts of incredulity, fascination, amazement, opposition, belief and disbelief. The austere detail in the robes of the priests is indicative of their rank. The color in this window is deep, rich in tone - for such was Hebraic law.

From "May All Who Enter This Chapel-in-the-Woods Rejoice and Be Exceeding Glad in The Love of Jesus Christ Our Lord," by Starr Commonwealth For Boys, Albion, Michigan.

Inscriptions: Edwin Owen


Condition of Window: Good

Height: 4'

Width: 2'

Type of Glass and Technique: Antique or Cathedral Glass, Lead Came, Silver Stain

Boy Jesus in the Temple
Boy Jesus in the Temple

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