Window
Building Name: Grosse Pointe Memorial ChurchStudio Name: Willet Hauser Architectural Glass
City: Grosse Pointe Farms
Date of Window: 1947
Subject/Title of Window: Legend of Holy Grail Doors
Brief Description of Subject: These windows were designed by Marguerite Gaudin, George Gugert, Henry Lee Willet, and Annie Lee Willet. Depicts a vow taken by the knights of the Round Table, Quest of the Holy Grail.
Condition of Window: Good
Height: 10 1/2'
Width: 12 1/2'
Type of Glass and Technique: Antique or Cathedral Glass, Etching or Sandblasting
Legend of the Holy Grail doors
To speak the truth and maintain the right.
To protect the poort, the distressed, and all women.
To practice courtesy and kindness to all.
To despise the allurments of ease and safety.
To maintain honor and the cause of God.
The quest of the Holy Grail
A knight's vow in every perilous adventure.
To all, with strenth and will, to right the wronged.
Bethlehem, City of the Lord's Birth
Jerusalem, City of the Lord's Passion
Desolation of the Castle of the Grail
King Arthur's Castle
Castle of the Maidens
The Knights Bring Rejuvenation of the Countryside
City of Sarras
The Heavenly City
The Unknown Craftsman
This is My Blood
Are ye able to drink of the cup that I drink of?
Joseph of Arimathea recieves the sacred cup.
Joseph of Arimathea arrives in England spreading the Gospel
The Castle of the Grail
Sin enters the Castle of the Grail, causing angels to remove the Grail.
They Dying Joseph Prepares the Shield
Galahad's Destiny is Foretold
Galahad's Consecration into Knighthood
If I Lose myself I save myself.
Galahad is given his sword.
Galahad achieves his shield.
Galahad prays for wholesome counsel.
Galahad conquers the seven deadly sins.
Freeing the seven virtues.
The Holy Grail leads to the sea.
The Holy Grail on the Ship of Faith.
The Holy Grail feeds the imprisoned knights.
Galahad conquers his captor.
Galahad is made King.
Galahad prays.
The Hand of Heaven takes the Holy Grail.
McMillan memorial panel
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