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Christ the King Rose Window

Meikle Studios of Toronto

1950

In the centre of this grand rose window sits 'Christ the King. Roundels with seraphim and objects make up a circle around this central figure.

Clockwise from the bottom, and excluding the seraphim, the roundels include the Crown of spiritual triumph; the Bible with the seven-branched candelabra of Revelation; Christ as the Lamb of God; the Chalice and Grapes of the Holy Eucharist; Symbols of Chi-Rho for Christ, and Alpha and Omega for God; the Pelican in her piety; the Anchor of hope and NIKA (Victory); and the Ten Commandments.

 

Christ the King Rose Window