Window
Building Name: Most Holy Trinity ChurchStudio Name: Munich Stained Glass Studio
City: Fowler
Window Shape: 3 (arched)
Date of Window: 1920
Subject/Title of Window: Crosier and Mitre
Brief Description of Subject: The window symbolizes the Keys to the Kingdom of God. The Tiara is a circular headpiece with three crowns (symbol of the Trinity) one above another surmounted by a cross. It is worn only by the Pope. The three crowns also allude to the three estates of the Kingdom of God. The Crosier or staff is a symbol of mercy, firmness and correction of vices. The Mitre is a tall liturgical hat worn by clergy. It is symbolic of authoriy. The two wings or points are symbolic of Old and New Testament.
Inscriptions: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lindemann
Condition of Window: Good
Height: 4'7"
Width: 16"
Type of Glass and Technique: Antique or Cathedral Glass, Lead Came
Crosier and Mitre
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