GRACE CHURCH CATHEDRAL | STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
On the Peninsula |
So elegant…so graceful…
Beginning in 2015 I photographed the interior of GRACE CHURCH CATHEDRAL prior to Piccolo Spoleto events which were hosted in this magnificent structure; I continue to do this each year... and every year it gives me such hope when I see these elegant windows. Churches around the Charleston area graciously open their doors inviting guests in to enjoy various musical performances; vocal, instrumental, & performing. The focus here, the elaborate stained glass windows.
“The Gothic sanctuary is rich in religious symbolism. The stained glass windows installed during the tenures of rectors Way and Meadowcroft are particularly meaningful. Most of the window designs were conceived by Meadowcroft and constructed and installed by Willett Studios of Philadelphia. Centerpieces are the altar window, which displays the sacraments of the church, and the great entrance window, which depicts the Great Commission by which Christ sends his followers into the world to spread the Gospel. The clerestory windows record twelve major events in the life of Christ and relate them to institutions in today's world.” http://www.gracechurchcharleston.org/content.cfm?id=2004
Read MoreSo elegant…so graceful…
Beginning in 2015 I photographed the interior of GRACE CHURCH CATHEDRAL prior to Piccolo Spoleto events which were hosted in this magnificent structure; I continue to do this each year... and every year it gives me such hope when I see these elegant windows. Churches around the Charleston area graciously open their doors inviting guests in to enjoy various musical performances; vocal, instrumental, & performing. The focus here, the elaborate stained glass windows.
“The Gothic sanctuary is rich in religious symbolism. The stained glass windows installed during the tenures of rectors Way and Meadowcroft are particularly meaningful. Most of the window designs were conceived by Meadowcroft and constructed and installed by Willett Studios of Philadelphia. Centerpieces are the altar window, which displays the sacraments of the church, and the great entrance window, which depicts the Great Commission by which Christ sends his followers into the world to spread the Gospel. The clerestory windows record twelve major events in the life of Christ and relate them to institutions in today's world.” http://www.gracechurchcharleston.org/content.cfm?id=2004
Judy Davis
on February 2, 2016From the simplest to most intricate design you are spellbound by the beauty, workmanship and character of each piece . I'm amazed at the vast number of pieces and thrilled to share each and every detail. Stained glass has a way of capturing your interest and keeping you coming back for more. Much like your Bible these windows in particular tell the most amazing story ever told. I feel like I have been on Holy Ground. Such amazing talent and displayed in the most unique way possible. The genius behind this display is incomprehensible to me. Being a huge fan of stained glass, I know this was a labor of love. The colors so vibrant, the story so real and the experience of a lifetime in one historic Church is beyond my widest dreams. God's people all say, AMEN. Thank you for the invite to see a part of your world I may never have enjoyed without your expertise. I will revisit this site time and again and hopefully one day see it first hand.