Glasgow: St. Andrews Roman Catholic Cathedral, East Window

East Window

Three windows of three lights with tracery, and a lower stage of four lights (on window 1 and 3 only).

These windows depict the crucifixion of Jesus Christ surrounded by Saints, some with Scottish roots.

Window 1:
Lancet 1:
Upper scene: This scene depicts St. Joseph holds flowers and a staff within a canopy..
Lower scene: This scene depicts vignettes of two unnamed Scottish saints, a man with a crosier, and a woman holding a book.

Lancet 2:
Upper scene: This scene depicts St. Patrick and St. Brigid within individual canopies.
Lower scene: This scene depicts a Bishop blessing crowds of people.

Lancet 3:
Upper scene: This scene depicts St. Elizabeth of Hungary, carrying flowers within a canopy.
Lower scene: This scene depicts vignettes of two unnamed Scottish saints.

The Lower Lights depict four of the coats of arms of the first eight Archbishops of Glasgow. (installed 1955)

Inscription:
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Window 2:
Lancet 1:
Upper scene: This scene depicts the Virgin Mary looking on the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ within a canopy.
Lower scene: This scene depicts St. George.

Lancet 2:
Upper scene: This scene depicts Jesus on the Cross, with Mary Magdalene at his feet within a canopy.
Lower scene: This scene depicts two angels surrounding a shield.

Lancet 3:
Upper scene: This scene depicts St. John within a canopy.
Lower scene: The scene depicts Jesus at the moment of his Ascension.

Inscription:
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Dedication:
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Artist:
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Window 3:
Lancet 1:
Upper scene: This scene depicts St. Agnes within a canopy.
Lower scene: This scene depicts vignettes of two unnamed Bishops.

Lancet 2:
Upper scene: This scene depicts St. Andrew, holding a cross, and St. Margaret, holding a book, appearing within individual canopies.
Lower scene: This scene depicts a monk kneeling in prayer surrounded by other ecclesiastical figures .

Lancet 3:
Upper scene: This scene depicts St David I within a canopy.
Lower scene: The scene depicts two vignettes of unnamed haloed monarchs are depicted one holding a scepter and the other an orb and sword.

The Lower Lights depict the coat of arms of four of the first eight Archbishops of Glasgow. (installed 1955)

Inscription:
Unknown

Dedication:
Unknown

Artist:
Unknown