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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Building Name: St. Joseph Catholic Church

Studio Name: G. C. Riordan Stained Glass Studios

City: St. Joseph

Window Shape: 3 (arched)

Date of Window: 1904

Subject/Title of Window: St. Luke

Brief Description of Subject: Figure is dressed in blue with brown and green over garment. Figure is holding a quill in right hand and an open book in left hand.

Luke was born at Antioch to Greek pagan parents. He was one of the earliest converts. He traveled with St. Paul, endured shipwreck, and evangelized with Paul in Greece and Rome. Paul refers to him as "most caring physician." He wrote the gospel named for him and the Acts of the Apostles.

The quilt with open book represents an evangelist.

Luke is the patron saint of artists, glass makers, stained glass workers, lace makers, goldsmiths, physicians, notaries, butchers, brewers, and unmarried men.

Inscriptions: Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morlock


Condition of Window: Good

Height: 18'

Width: 44"

Type of Glass and Technique: Opalescent Glass

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