Subject: Angel of the Resurrection Inscription: “Whosoever Liveth and Believeth In Me, Shall Never Die” Dedication: In memory of Alexander Keene Phillips, 1805-1892 and Annie Douglas Phillips, 1835-1913 Given by children of Alexander Keene Phillips in memory of parents. Window was dedicated July 6, 1914 Maker/Date: Tiffany Studios, New York, 1914 Description – The inscription … Read more
1. The Gift The 2 Patens and 2 cups (chalice, flagon) were an 1827 gift by John Gray to St. George’s as recorded by historian Philip Slaughter in his History of St. George’s Parish in the County of Spotsylvania, and Diocese of Virginia: With a Biography of the Author and a Continuation, Embracing the … Read more
Quenzel’s history of St. George’s is our most recent history published by the Vestry of the church in 1951. Who was Carrol Quenzel and what distinguishes his history ?
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Design and Changes St. George’s Pews are boxed pews, encased in paneling as opposed to the open pews. It is likely that this was a holdover from the first St. George’s in the 1730’s. Box pews provided privacy and allowed the family to sit together. Pews were originally purchased from the church by their owners … Read more
Pews emerged at the time of the Protestant Reformation. Most early churches were built around a dome or central area where priests or preachers would preach, while the congregation stood around. The rise of the pulpit as the focal point of the church with the sermon as a central act of Christian worship, especially in … Read more
Inscription: None Maker/Date: Tiffany Studios, New York, 1912 Description – The story of this window is from Luke, chapter 24, verses 13 to 35. Jesus Christ rises from the dead (before dawn) and makes five appearances on the day of His rising. This window represents #3 below: 1 To Mary Magdalene [given a message to … Read more
This was a popular subject – symbol of purity. Famous Angel of Resurrection window in Indianpolis commissioned by Benjamin Harrison’s 2nd wife. Inscription: “Whosoever Liveth and Believeth In Me, Shall Never Die” Dedication: In memory of Alexander Keene Phillips, 1805-1892 and Annie Douglas Phillips, 1835-1913 Given by children of Alexander Keene Phillips in memory of … Read more