2). As the disciples pray and read Scripture, tongues of fire appear on their heads (Acts 2.3). Fire is another symbol of the Holy Spirit.
10 Council of Jerusalem
I believe one Catholic and Apostolic church
The central figure of the window is probably Peter. The leadership of the Church and various theological issues were debated at this Council. Paul’s ministry was recognised and he and Barnabas were sent back to Antioch (Acts 15).
The inscription is DONO CAR ET MARG ANGIER (given by Charles and Margaret Angier).
11 The next window shows signs and symbols relating to the Old Testament practices for atonement that were fulfilled by Jesus
the remission of sins
The priest would lay his hand on the head of the animal to be slaughtered, symbolically transferring the guilt and sin of the people to the sacrifice, before it was killed (Lev 4). The animal would then be burnt on the altar and the rising smoke would symbolically rise to God. On the Day of Atonement a goat would be selected as scapegoat. The High Priest would make the prescribed sacrifices and would also lay both his hands on the goat, confessing over it all the sins of the Israelites. The goat would then be released in the desert, symbolically bearing away all the sin and guilt of the people (Lev 16). Jesus, through His death on the Cross was both sacrifice and scapegoat. He made Himself an offering to God for the redemption of all people and also, though innocent of any sin, bore the sins of the whole world to bring mankind atonement with God.
The institution of the Lord’s Supper (the Body and Blood of Christ) is shown with Jesus holding the cup. (Luke 20.22 ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.’) All disciples are present. It is just possible to count 12 heads. Judas as treasurer of the disciples is shown holding a bag of money (John 13.29). This refers to when Jesus predicted his betrayal and before Judas received his bounty from the officials. Victory of the Archangel Michael over the devil is shown next (Revelation 12.7–9). This represents God’s final victory when we will be freed not just from the punishment and power but also from the presence of sin.
Moses, the Law and the prophets are fulfilled by Jesus (Matt 5.17). Moses is shown holding the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 24.12 and Exodus 20).
And I look for the Resurrection of the dead
Doubting Thomas is shown at the second appearance of Christ to the disciples, a week after His resurrection (John 20.26–9). Thomas had previously said, ‘Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it.’ (John 20.25).
Finally the Last Trump is depicted when the dead in Christ shall rise. Still wearing their grave clothes, the pale figures rise (1 Thess 4.16).
The inscription is IN MEM S N UNDERWOOD (In memory of S N Underwood).
12 Agnus Dei (The Lamb of God)
the life of the world to come
The Lamb of God is a symbol of Christ (John 1.29). Here the Lamb is in glory surrounded by the angels (Revelation 5.6,11 and Revelation 12.11).
The emblems of the four evangelists are included: the lion for Mark, an angel for Matthew, an eagle for John and a bull for Luke. The saints of the new kingdom are shown worshipping the Lamb of God. Note the haloes on the people to denote their heavenly state (Revelation 7.9–12).
The inscription is IN MEM CATH BAUMGARTNER. (In memory of Catherine Baumgartner).
The windows are by Clayton and Bell whose prolific workshops produced mosaics including the Albert Memorial and glass for many churches eg St Mary the Great, Cambridge.
13 The east lancets depict the twelve apostles, Paul and John the Baptist with their emblems
Top left is St John the Baptist, holding a lamb because he was the forerunner of Christ. ‘Behold the Lamb of God’. The apostles are linked by the words from an abbreviated Apostles’ Creed, written in Latin.
St Peter is holding his traditional symbol of a key (Matt 16.19). I believe in God the Father
St Andrew holding a cross, the instrument of his m