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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: Sweetest Heart of Mary Church

Studio Name: Detroit Stained Glass Works, The

City: Detroit

Window Shape: 5 (gothic arched, 2 vertical sections)

Date of Window: 1893

Subject/Title of Window: St. Michael

Brief Description of Subject: Michael pitches the devil into the fiery pit. This depiction appears to draw inspiration from Raphael's 1518 painting St. Michael and the Devil. Concept: Archangel Michael fights the dragon. The window is based on Revelation 12:7. 12:7 Then the war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back. Revelation 12:9 tells you who the monster was. 12:9 The huge dragon, the ancient serpent who is called the Devil and Satan, who deceived the whole world, was thrown down to earth, and its angels were thrown down with it.

Inscriptions: Inscription: Ofiarowal Rycerze Sw. Michala. Translation: Donated by the Knights of St. Michael


Type of Glass and Technique: Silver Stain

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