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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Building Name: First English Evangelical Lutheran Church

Studio Name: Willet Hauser Architectural Glass

City: Grosse Pointe Woods

Window Shape: 2 (rectangle)

Date of Window: 1961

Subject/Title of Window: The Church in History

Brief Description of Subject: The section to the far left depicts Athanasius who in the fourth century defended the orthodox faith in different general councils. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity was especially discussed. The pyramid and palm tree represent the residence of Athanasius in Alexandria, Egypt, where he was also a bishop portrayed by the mitre and staff.

Next to this is a portrayal of Martin Luther at his stand before the Diet of Worms in 1521. At the top is included the entrance to the city of Worms at the time. Below the main figure are the Ninety-five Theses with an ink quill and horn representing the writings of the reformer.

Condition of Window: Excellent

Height: each panel 125"

Width: each panel 20"

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

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