The History of Emmanuel Church

DESCRIPTION:

 

This window is an iconic, and icon-filled,  representation of the Annunciation, when the Angel Gabriel gave Mary the surprise of her young life. 

 

Nameplate:                                                 To the glory of God

And in loving memory of our daughter

1877 Beulah Hayes 1955

Wife of Thomas W Perkins

AMother’s Offering

 

Donated by Mrs. Anna T. Hayes Harper as a memorial to her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Wickes Perkins.  This window used to be in the wall over what is now the door to the sacristy. Until the new parish hall and sacristy was built in 1961, this was an outside wall, making it a good place for a window.  The impression of the window niche can still be seen in the plaster over the door.  (Before the current sacristy was built, what is now the flower guild storage room (which still holds WD04) used to be the sacristy.

 

ICONOLOGY:

 

The Dove in the crown panel represents the Holy Ghost.

The lion’s head in the crown panel is the symbol of St. Mark.

The ox’s head in the crown panel is the symbol of St. Luke.

The angel with a man’s head in the main panel is the symbol of St. Matthew.

The angel with AN eagle’s head Iis the symbol of St. John.

The angel Gabriel presnts a lily, representing purity, to Mary..

The six-pointed stars below Gabriel's right wing and above Mary's head represent the Creator in His six attributes:  power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy and justice.

Behind Mary, a lighted candle symbolizes Jesus as the Light of the World.

The open book on a lectern below the candle represents revelation.

Tjhe “Chi Rho” (look like "PX") on the tablet behind Gabriel are the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ.

The tablet depicting a fouled anchor to the right of the book symbolizes hope in Christ.

In the predella, two angels in green robes with red wings hold a banner emblazoned with the inscription “Blessed art thou among women.'