SYMBOLISM OF MEMORIAL WINDOW
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THE ANCHOR:
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The Symbol of Hope.
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THE TABLETS OF THE LAW :
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The Ten Commandments as given to Moses
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J.H.S:
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Jesus Hominum Salvator latin translation of "Jesus the Savior of Man In early times there was no latin 1, and I was used instead. Hance the I in the monogram
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CHALICE:
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Art emblem of the Communion and, when used with a grapevine, representative of the blood of Christ
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WHEAT:
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An emblem of the Communion ad representative of the body of Christ
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P.X. or X.P.:
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The first two letters of the Greek word for Christ Rho this monogram is found in the combs of the Christian Martyrs of the second Century
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ST. JOHN:
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St. John was known as the beloved disciple because he seemed to have been the favourite of Jesus. He and his brother James were sons of Zebedee and were both followers and disciples of Jesus. They were fishermen and together with Peter and Andrew forsook their boats and nets and followed Jesus. St. John, with St. Peter and St. James, belonged to the inner circle of Apostles, who were present at the Transfiguration, at the raising of the daughter of Jairus and were nearest to the Master at the Agony in Gethsemane. This disciple, whom Jesus loved, sat next to Him at the Last Supper ad asked who should betray Him. Usually represented with a pen and book because the Back of St. John is thought to haw been written by him.
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CENTRE PANELS:
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The two centre panels show figures of Our Lord in the Good Shepherd and the Light OfThe World attitudes. The former Showing Jesus holding a lamb in his arm with a shepherd's crook in his other band and across the bottom, the text, "I am the Good Shepherd"
The latter shows Jesus carrying a lantern in His left hand while with His right hand lie is knocking at a closed door, and, across he bottom, is the text, "I am the Light of the World''. Both poses are well know, and are full of meaning to our Christian way of life.
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The ALPHA and OMEGA
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The Alpha and Omega appear in the window also the first and last letters of the Greek Alphabet Alpha (beginning) and Omega (end) Christ is all in all, the beginning and the end.
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THE OPEN BIBLE:
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Signifies perfect intelligence and is also used as an emblem of charity hence the three emblems representing Faith, Hope, and Charity
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THE CROSS:
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An emblem of sacrifice and faith.
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ST. PAUL:
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St. Paul was the apostle chosen by God to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles and to make Christianity a world religion. From a persecuting Jew he became a devout and enthusiastic follower of Christ after his conversion, on the Damascus Road. He is usually depicted with a sword and the Bible because of his militant attitude to Christianity prior to his conversion.
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