Figures
Jesus, St. John the Baptizer
Symbols
Camel’s Hair Coat and Locust: St. John the Baptizer
Shell: baptism
Fish: Christianity
Chi-Rho: an ancient monogram of Christ, the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ
Descending Dove: the Holy Spirit which descended in the form of a dove upon Jesus at his baptism
Clerestory Window
Symbol
Baptismal Font: The eight sides of the base of the font symbolize regeneration or baptism. Jesus was given His name when he was eight days old, and we receive our names at baptism.
