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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

Studio Name: Willet Hauser Architectural Glass

City: Frankenmuth

Window Shape: 2 (rectangle)

Date of Window: 1975

Subject/Title of Window: Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice sake

Brief Description of Subject: The faceted glass windows not only give color and warmth to the space, but depict some of the basic teachings of the Catholic Faith. The windows on the epistle side of the chapel, (facing the altar they are on the left) depict the eight Beatitudes as preached by Jesus in His great Sermon on the Mount. “Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice sake” are symbolized by a prisoner in chains with his gaze fixed on the martyr’s crown in heaven. Faceted glass is a technique which harmonizes well with contemporary styles of architecture. Brilliantly colored glass, usually an inch in thickness, but up to two or more inches for special effects, is cut to the desired size. The inner surface of certain pieces is then chipped or faceted conchoidally to enhance the design and add a jewel-like quality. The matrix of epoxy is poured around the carefully arranged pieces and holds them in place to form a structural unit of great strength. It is the thickness of the glass which assures the breathtaking radiance and complete purity of color which are the outstanding characteristics of the medium. The window is lit from behind by a light box.

Condition of Window: Good

Height: 19 1/2"

Width: 40"

Type of Glass and Technique: Slab or Faceted Glass (Dalle de Verre)

Blessed are they that suffer
Blessed are they that suffer

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