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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Building Name: St. John Cantius Catholic Church (closed 2007)

Studio Name: Detroit Stained Glass Works, The

City: Detroit

Window Shape: 4 (rounded or rose window)

Subject/Title of Window: Immaculate Heart

Brief Description of Subject: The centerpiece of this rose transept window is the picture of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Devotion to the Immaculate Heart dates to the 11th century.
 
The flaming heart symbolizes her burning love. The band of roses symbolize heavenly joy, and the lily flowers on top of the heart symbolize purity. The sword through the heart goes back to Simeon's prophecy at the "Presentation of Jesus in the Temple". Luke 2:34-35. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."

St. John Cantius closed in 2007. This window has been re-purposed to the Church of the Holy Family in Novi, Michigan.

Inscriptions: Inscription: Ofiarowal Jos. Nowakowski. Translation: Donated by Joseph Nowakowski

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