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Window 4 – The Epiphany

The Epiphany is the revelation of God in his Son as a human in Jesus Christ.

Figures

St. Mary, St. Joseph, Jesus, the Magi

Symbols

Three Crowns: the three Magi

Candle: Christ is the light of the world / light to the Gentiles

Fleur-de-lis

Chi-Rho: an ancient monogram of Christ, the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ

Five-pointed Star: Known as the “Star of Jacob”, the “Star of Bethlehem”, or “The Star of Jesse”, it is the great symbol of the Epiphinay, when Christ was manifested to the Gentiles  by the guiding of the star.

Clerestory Window

Symbols

The Gifts of Gold: Kingship

Frankincense: Worship

Myrrh: Suffering and Burial

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