The seventh nave window

The seventh nave window

The main detail in this window reminds us of the scourging that Jesus endured before he was crucified. Three objects are shown: a stone pillar to which the victim was tied, a flagellum, and a rod. A rod is a bundle of stalks or twigs bound together. A flagellum is a whip with multiple lashes, each lash being knotted with pieces of leather or metal which tear the flesh. The Romans were particularly adept at scourging and it was common practice to scourge a victim before crucifixion. The victim was flogged until almost dead but was not supposed to die as crucifixion would then be pointless. Crucifixion was much worse than scourging and was a slow, painful, and shameful death, usually reserved for those who had defied Rome.

The dedication at the bottom of the window is shown in the image at far right and reads,

ERECTED BY JOHN POWER
IN MEMORY OF HIS
PARENTS LAWRENCE &
BRIGID POWER