This is the largest window at Trinity. Elizabeth Reeves, devoted head of the Altar Guild for many years, gave the window in memory of her mother, Elizabeth Campbell Trible.
The window defines the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (the Trinity), and therefore the window defines the name of the church. In the rose, God the Father is depicted as the crowned and bearded figure. God the Son is indicated by the Agnus Dei (the lamb). He is mounted on a rainbow which is an Old Testament symbol of redemption. The Holy Spirit is represented by a dove which flies earthward. The central lancet represents our Lord as High Priest.
During communion on Sunday mornings, the sun washes communicants with the reds and blues of this altar window. It is mesmerizing.
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