Sacred Heart Major Seminary - Photos Stained Glass
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
At the peak of the Main window is an eight cusped aperture that is the coat of arms and motto of the late Bishop Michael Gallagher, Bishop of Detroit and founder of the Seminary. In the second level from the peak there is a blindfolded woman who is holding a scroll that is inscribed with “Synagogue” and on the right there is a woman with light in her eyes holding a scroll that says “The Church.” On third level are the figures of a man and lion with the names Matthew and Mark. There is also the Sacrament of Penance, the figure of an Ox and an angel with the names Luke and John. In the fourth level are six teardrops with symbols that stand for the Hand of God, XP monogram of Christ, “and in Jesus Christ. His only begotten son,” the Phoenix, an eagle, the scales of justice and the Ten Commandments, and the barque of Peter. The fifth level is presented with five lancets. Lancet One depicts the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. Lancet Two depicts the Twelve Apostles. Lancet three depicts the Risen Christ. Lancet four depicts loaves and fishes with the remaining twelve apostles. Lancet five depicts the Sacraments of Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Extreme Unction - Photo from Jan. 9, 2025
At the peak of the Main window is an eight cusped aperture that is the coat of arms and motto of the late Bishop Michael Gallagher, Bishop of Detroit and founder of the Seminary. In the second level from the peak there is a blindfolded woman who is holding a scroll that is inscribed with “Synagogue” and on the right there is a woman with light in her eyes holding a scroll that says “The Church.” On third level are the figures of a man and lion with the names Matthew and Mark. There is also the Sacrament of Penance, the figure of an Ox and an angel with the names Luke and John. In the fourth level are six teardrops with symbols that stand for the Hand of God, XP monogram of Christ, “and in Jesus Christ. His only begotten son,” the Phoenix, an eagle, the scales of justice and the Ten Commandments, and the barque of Peter - Photo from Jan. 9, 2025
The fifth level of the Main Window is presented with five lancets. Lancet One depicts the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. Lancet Two depicts the Twelve Apostles. Lancet three depicts the Risen Christ. Lancet four depicts loaves and fishes with the remaining twelve apostles. Lancet five depicts the Sacraments of Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Extreme Unction - Photo from Jan. 9, 2025
Across the bottom of the window are Christ’s words found in Matthew 28:19: “Go, therefore, teach all nations” - Photo from Jan. 9, 2025
A closer look at the fifth level of the Main Window - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Above the eight side altars, a series of stained-glass windows illustrates key moments from the life of Christ - Photo from Jan. 9, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - The Sacred Heart of Jesus; The center panel depicts an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The side panels depict Angels holding symbols of Jesus: left is a manger and right is Eucharist. There are roundels in each panel that are under the feet of each figure. The background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - Christ the King; The center panel depicts an image of Christ the King. The side panels depict Angels holding symbols of Jesus: left is Alpha and right is Omega. There are roundels in each panel that are under the feet of each figure. The background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. John the Evangelist; The center panel depicts an image of St. John the Evangelist. The side panels depict Angels holding symbols of St. John: left is a chalice out of which issues a serpent and on the right is an eagle rising out of a cauldron of boiling oil. There are roundels in each panel that are under the feet of each figure. The background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - The Joyful Mysteries; This window depicts the Joyful Mysteries. On the left-upper is the annunciation and the left-lower is the Visitation. On the right-upper is the Nativity and the right-lower is the Presentation. The windows background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - Christ the Miracle Worker; This window depicts Christ the Miracle Worker. On the left-upper is the Healing of the Sick and the left-lower is the Wedding at Cana. On the right-upper is the Raising of Lazarus and the right-lower is the Multiplication of the loaves and fishes. The windows background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - Window of Love; This window depicts Love. On the left-upper is the Good Shepherd and the left-lower is the Prodigal’s Return. On the right-upper is Mary Magdalene at Feet of Christ and the right-lower is Christ giving Keys to St. Peter. The windows background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Peter; The center panel depicts an image of St. Peter. The side panels depicts Angels holding symbols of St. Peter: left is crossed keys and on the right is a cock. There are roundels in each panel that are under the feet of each figure. The background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31,
Stained Glass Windows - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - The Immaculate Conception; The center panel depicts an image of the Virgin Mary. The side panels depicts Angels holding symbols of Virgin Mary: left is an annunciation lilly and on the right is a starry crown. There are roundels in each panel that are under the feet of each figure. The background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Joseph Holding the Infant Christ; The center panel depicts an image of St. Joseph. The side panels depicts Angels holding symbols of St. Joseph: left is a model of the seminary and on the right is a lilly with carpenter tools. There are roundels in each panel that are under the feet of each figure. The background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - The Foundation of the Church; This window depicts the Foundation of the Church. On the left-upper is St. Paul Preaching at Athens and the left-lower is the descent of the Holy Ghost. On the right-upper is the ascension and the right-lower is an American Mission preaching to the Indians. The windows background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31,
Stained Glass Windows - Christ the Teacher; This window depicts Christ the teacher. On the left-upper is Christ and Nicodemus and the left-lower is Christ and the rich young man. On the right-upper is Christ with Mary and Martha and the right-lower is the Sermon on the Mount. The windows background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - Passion of Christ; This window depicts the passion of Christ. On the left-upper is the agony in the garden and the left-lower is the scourging. On the right-upper is the crowning with thorns and the right-lower is the Crucifixion. The windows background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - Window of the Parables; This window depicts the Parables. On the left-upper is the Parable of the sower and the left-lower is the Good Samaritan. On the right-upper is the Publican and the Pharisee and the right-lower is Lazarus and the rich man. The windows background is white with vitreous and antique with an ornamental border. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. John Berchmans, S.J. ; The center panel depicts the subject vested holding a book and a cross. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a prayer book and a rosary. Inscriptions: Cum his lribos libenter mortor and St. John Berchmans - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Michael the Archangel; The center panel depicts a figure holding a sword and shield. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts the scales of justice. Inscriptions: Quis ut Deus and St. Michael - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Charles Borromeo; The center panel depicts a figure holding a church dome. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts an altar. Inscriptions: St. Charles Borromeo - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Ambrose of Milan; The center panel depicts a figure vested as bishop holding a crozier and Bible. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a beehive. Inscriptions: St. Ambrose - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - Pope St. Gregory the Great; The center panel depicts a figure vested as Pope holding a crozier terminating in Cross.. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a dove. Inscriptions: Pope St. Gregory the Great - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Francis de Sales; The center panel depicts a figure vested holding a burning heart in right hand and a Bible in the left. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a heart and the crown of thorns. Inscriptions: St. Francis de Sales - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Steven; The center panel depicts a figure vested holding a lily in the right hand and stones in the left. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a dalmatic and three stones. Inscriptions: St. Steven - Photo from Jan. 31,
Stained Glass Windows - St. Paul; The center panel depicts a figure holding a sword and a Bible. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts an Open Bible inscribed with “Spiritus Gladius” and behind the Bible is a sword of the Spirit, cross-hilted. Inscriptions: St. Paul and Spiritus Gladius - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
St. Stanislaus Kostka The center panel depicts a figure vested and holding the infant Christ and a lily. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a lily. Inscriptions: St. Stanislaus Kostka - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - a closer look at the St. Stanislaus Kostka window - Photo from Jan. 9, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Aloysius; The center panel depicts a figure vested holding a cross and a rosary. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a crucifix with lilies. Inscriptions: St. Aloysius - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. John Vianney, Cure of Ars; The center panel depicts a figure vested and holding a monstrance. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a missal and stole. Inscriptions: St. John Vianney - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Thomas Aquinas; The center panel depicts a figure holding a book and a quill. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a pen and an ink horn. Inscriptions: St. Thomas Aquinas and Summa Theologica - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows - St. Vincent de Paul; The center panel depicts a figure holding a crucifix and rosary. The side panels are ornamental. The peak depicts a model of an orphanage or a hospital. Inscriptions: none - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows (chancel) - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025
Stained Glass Windows (chancel, detail) - Photo from Jan. 31, 2025