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
Stained glass window detail inside nave - Photo from Jan. 9, 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