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This window on the north wall of
the vestry is another Alexander Ballantine and son from 1905. This
window in 1905 would have cost approximately £30. It shows
"The Presentation in the Temple." In it Mary and Joseph
are taking Jesus to the temple and as was the custom the first
male born child was to be dedicated with the sacrifice of two
doves. When they entered the Temple Simeon took the child in his
arms and gave thanks to God. Its inscription are the words of
Simeon, "Lord now lettest Thou thy servant depart in
peace."
One
panel shows Simeon holding Jesus. The other panel shows Mary and
Joseph. Joseph is holding the two doves. An unusual feature of
this window is the halo around Joseph’s head, usually in stain
glass windows and other religious works of art Mary, Jesus and the
disciples and sometimes other followers are depicted with Halo’s
and Joseph is depicted without a halo. (St.Luke Chapter 2 vv29-32) |