The five windows below are on the NORTH Wall |
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Saint Andrew
Wording on the window:
Preach Saying the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand
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Saint James
Wording on window:
St. James Leaving the Father's Boat to Follow Jesus
St. James is one of the most popular names given to United Churches next to St. Andrew and St. Paul. This window reminds us that most of Jesus' early disciples were engaged in fishing.
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Saint Paul
Wording on window:
And He Said, Lord What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do
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Saint John
Wording on the window:
In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Rise Up and Walk
The rising eagle (symbol of St. John), appears in the middle lower frame.
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Saint Matthew
Wording on the window:
He Saw Matthew Sitting At the Receipt of Custom
This window and its money bags, remind us that Matthew was a tax collector before becoming a disciple.
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The four windows below are on the SOUTH Wall |
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Saint Philip
Wording on window:
Philip Saith Unto Him, Come and See
Philip is directing a Greek Gentile to Jesus.
A. Murray MacKay donated this window. One of the two bridges spanning Halifax Harbour was named after him.
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Saint Luke
Wording on window:
St. Luke the Beloved Physician and Evangelist
Luke's artist's palette and brush appear in this window. He was not only a doctor and historian, but also an artist.
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Saint Mark
Wording on window:
The Beginnings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God
Mark is surrounded by friends helping him to write his Gospel.
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Saint Peter
Wording on window:
Peter Said of a Truth, I Perceive That God is no Respecter of Persons
Of note are the double keys and inverted cross of St. Peter. The crowing rooster recalls the shame of Peter's denial of Jesus.
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