About Stained Glass

Christian Themed Rose Windows Even when she doesn’t appear directly in their design, the Virgin Mary is often linked to rose windows because one of her titles is the “mystical rose.” She did not become associated with this beautiful flower until after the Gothic stained glass windows known as rose windows became popular, but that […]

Christian Stained Glass Windows with Text It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. While it’s true that a single image can speak volumes, sometimes there is no substitute for the written word. This is certainly true of religious stained glass images. Stained glass church windows showing Jesus performing miracles or preaching […]

Symbolic Rose Windows in Stained Glass An image is symbolic when its form or appearance are used to represent objects, individuals, or ideas, and stained glass rose windows certainly fit this definition. There is a modern day association between the rose and the mother of Christ, and the twelve divisions often found in rose windows […]

Saint Paul Stained Glass Windows One of the things that made the life of Saint Paul–also known as Paul the Apostle–so significant is that he actively persecuted Christians before becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Like many of the early saints, Paul made it his mission to share the good news of Jesus with as […]

The Beauty of Stained Glass Rose Windows Because of their aesthetically pleasing symmetry, the often kaleidoscopic patterns they feature, and their fascinating symbolism, stained glass rose windows are captivating additions  to any sanctuary. They are classic examples of Gothic stained glass windows, but can also work well in parishes featuring more modern architectural designs. All […]

Crosses in Stained Glass When it comes to stained glass designs, windows and church furnishings featuring crosses clearly represent the very essence of the Christian faith. For church leaders looking for a fitting way to welcome parishioners and show them they are in the company of people who worship Jesus as their personal savior, stained […]

Stained Glass Designs featuring the Coronation of Mary Mary’s Coronation is a subject of many medieval stained glass windows as well as ones crafted in more modern times. The one characteristic the vast majority of these religious stained glass windows share is that it is Mary’s earthly son Jesus Christ who places the crown on […]

Assumption of Mary Stained Glass Window Art For hundreds of years, painters and stained glass artists have been trying to capture the wonder and joy of the Assumption of Mary in their works. Although there is debate about whether Mary died before her earthly body and eternal soul were transported to heaven, stained glass windows […]

Pentecost Stained Glass Windows An important feast day in the Christian calendar, Pentecost commemorates the day on which the Apostles and other prominent followers of Jesus became filled with the Holy Spirit after Christ’s Ascension. These religious stained glass windows usually show a group of Christ’s followers, and many picture a dove, which is the […]

Stained Glass Windows featuring the Evangelists The Four Evangelists of Christianity are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They are important figures in the Christian faith because they authored the four Gospels of the Bible. These accounts of the remarkable life and teachings of Jesus were written to spread His ministry, so it is not surprising […]