Category The North Nave Windows

Jan 26 2014

The third nave window

The third nave window

Third nave window Third nave window Third nave window

This window is situated under the gallery and it is impossible to photograph all of the window in a single photograph which is why the top of the window appears to be missing.
The window shows a pair of lighted candles, a sandglass, and a third object which we are unable to identify but which may be an extinguished oil lamp. All of these signify the transience of human existence –
“And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life’s but a walking shadow …” [Macbeth Act 5, scene 5].

Jan 26 2014

The second nave window

The second nave window

First nave window First nave window, Detail 1 First nave window, Detail 2

In this window, the chalice and the host (consecrated bread) represent the Eucharist (Holy Communion).

The Latin word calix means cup and hostia is Latin for victim –
“For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.'” [1 Corinthians 11:23-25].

The letters IHS on the host are the first three letters of the Greek name for Jesus (see HERE for an explanation).

Jan 26 2014

The first nave window

The first nave window

First nave window First nave window, Detail 1 First nave window, Detail 2

This window is slightly obscured by a loudspeaker on the right side.

The handshake, or grip, is a sign of friendship, unity, oneness of purpose and allegiance or devotion to a joint cause. The right hand in particular is an emblem of friendship, and the window detail shows two right hands.

The stole that is wrapped around the two hands is a priestly garment that symbolizes the bonds and fetters with which Jesus was bound during his Passion; it is usually ornamented with crosses, as in this case. The stole and handshake together particularly emphasise the bond of friendship.

The letters I, H, and S are the first three letters of the Greek name for Jesus (see HERE for an explanation).

Jan 26 2014

The North Nave Windows

The North Nave Windows

There are six windows in the nave and we will number them 1 to 6. Windows 1 to 3 are in the north wall of the nave (the left side of the church when facing the altar) with number 1 nearest to the altar and number 3 next to the porch door.

Windows 4 to 6 are in the south wall (the right side of the church when facing the altar) with number 4 next to the porch door and number 6 nearest to the altar. If you stand in the nave facing the altar and then turn left a full circle, you will see the windows in the order 1 to 6.

The windows all have the same decorative features but in different colours.

Each window has a different main detail. They say, “The devil is in the detail”.