The Stained Glass Window
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The stained glass window was designed by Mr W Wilson of Edinburgh and was installed in 1971. The theme of the window is Faith, Hope and Love. The centre light depicts the figure of Christ in a robe of rich hues - with red being symbolic of love. He is shown against a radiance of light, with a green cross behind. |
| The inscription below reads 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life'. At the top of this light are two angels carrying a ribbon on which is written the word 'Caritas'. Between them is a heart, the symbol of love and charity. The scene at the bottom of the light depicts Jesus with the woman of Samaria at the well. |  |
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The left hand light shows St Andrew as a fisherman standing on the foreshore. Behind him is a fishing boat with furled sail. Above St Andrew is an angel holding a cross - the symbol of faith - and below the angel a ribbon with the word 'Fides'. The small scene at the foot of this window shows Jesus calling Peter and Andrew, with the words 'Follow Me' on the label. |
| The figure in the right hand light is St Ternan. He holds his copy of Matthew's Gospel and pastoral staff and stand amidst a background of trees. Above him is an angel bearing an anchor - symbolic of hope - and below the angel the ribbon bears the word 'Spes'. At the bottom of this light the scene shows St Paul on the road to Damascus with the words 'Lord, what will Thou have me do?' |  |
| The traceries at the top of the window depict: St Andrew's cross The Chi-ro - symbol of Christ The Pelican - bleeding herself to feed her young - an early symbol of our redemption through the blood of Christ The Lamb - another symbol of our redeemer, with the banner of the resurrection and, from the ground at his feet, the waters of life. The IHS - symbol of Jesus our Saviour St Ternan's Bell |