| Story in the Glass This window
depicts St. John the Baptist. John is venerated as the last of the Old Testament
prophets and the herald of Jesus. John called large crowds to repentance and
baptism; he pointed out Jesus as the Messiah, and he inspired many of his disciples to
follow Jesus. John was beheaded by Herod Antipas because John denounced his
incestuous marriage.The feast day of birth of John the Baptist is June 24. |
From his mother's womb, he will be filled with the Holy
Spirit. Luke 1:15 |
Story of the Glass This
window was created in 1880, probably manufactured by a German studio. It was a gift
of Rev J. J. Gray. Rev Gray was pastor of St. James parish in Salem.
The window is located in the north nave. |
