The Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation R.C. Liverpool

Commission for a Millenium stained glass window
June 2000
Approx size for each light: 18" x 84" (460mm x 2140mm)

Design: R.W.C.


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The theme for the window is Jubilee, expressing the idea of freedom, renewal and the breaking of chains. The bright colours used express light and new life, with the children in the window representing new beginnings, abundant possibilities and new development.

The Trinity:- The Father the Son and the Holy Spirit.
In the tracery is a sun meaning God the creator and at the centre is Christ the King.
The Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. "The spirit of the Lord is upon me".
This theme is also shown symbolically, three in one, by the three inter-laced circles in various tinted whites,
inside the circles the colours are white and gold, reminding us that Christ is "The Light of the World ".

The Eucharist:- Represented in the centre panel by the figure of Christ the King, holding a chalice. "This do in rememberance of me". Behind Christ is a cross, coloured green, the living cross, the symbol of Spring, the triumph of life over death, regeneration and hope. Below the central figure is a shell with water issuing, the symbol of the sacrament of Baptism.

The Community:- With the Eucharist as the centre, there are two family groups, one in each side light, of different ethnic origins. Behind the figure of Christ are indications of buildings and dwellings, symbols of the community, and at the bottom right the CAFOD and SPUC logos. The two cathederals of Liverpool have also been included in the background.

The whole window represents the sacramental life of the church.

The colours have been carefully selected for this window, giving a bright, joyful jewel like appearance.








Details of actual window
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