CPC Stained Glass Windows

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The Pentecost Window
Acts 7:54-60, Acts 2:1-47, Acts 9:1-31
This window in the north transept centers on three stories from the Acts of the Apostles. The left section portrays the stoning of Stephen who, as a young deacon, became the first martyr of the Christian church. Seen as a blasphemer by members of the synagogue, he was stoned to death. Saul of Tarsus, ill the gold and red garment, is in the upper left comer. As a leader of vicious acts against the church, he consented to Stephen’s death.

Saul's story continues in the right section of the window where he is seen on the road to Damascus. Still breathing threat and murder on the disciples of the Lord, Saul hears the voice of Jesus and falls blinded to the ground. After three days, Ananias baptizes him as Paul and restores his sight. He begins preaching the good news of Jesus Christ immediately.

The Pentecost story is illustrated in the center section of the window; “And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them.” Peter is seen here preaching to the other disciples, to Matthias, and to Mary.

Across the bottom of the window are sixteen symbols representing the twelve disciples plus four other devoted believers. From left to right are Stephen, Mary; Thomas, James the Less, Bartholomew; Philip, John, Peter, James the Great, Andrew; Matthew; Jude, Simon, Judas, Matthias, and Paul.