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VIRTUAL TOUR: Sanctuary Windows

St. Thomas a'Becket incorporates new technology stained glass, designed by Sarah Hall of Toronto, Canada, which is also a historical remnant of cathedrals of days gone by. The primary image of the four “rose” tower windows rising above the altar is the Canterbury cross. The Canterbury cross is a stylized image and reminder of our patron saint, the former Archbishop of Canterbury. The tower above the altar is also reminiscent of a functional bell tower popularized in the cathedral design. Although we do not have chimes on the hour, our tower floods the altar area with natural light and colored images from the stained glass above depending on the time of day and the angle of the sun.

Sanctuary Windows
The theme of the two sanctuary windows is the teaching of Christ, as shown through the parables and miracles in His ministry on earth. The parables are represented by the Parable of the Sower and the Seed. The miracles are represented by the Miracle of the Loaves and the Fishes. These windows are designed to be peaceful meditations.

The Sower and the Seed (photo courtesy of Sarah Hall Studios)

The Loaves and the Fishes

See the Triangular Dormer Windows