The
High Altar Windows
These
six windows in the apse surround the high altar on three sides. The entire
"chancel" (the area around the altar) was designed to express
heavenly praise of God. Phrases from the liturgical hymn, the "Te
Deum," are painted in gold on the wall above, around, and between
each of the high altar windows. It is impossible to see all six of these
windows at once except from the high altar. Those who kneel at the altar
rail for the eucharist are literally surrounded by the memory of those
with whom they have shared worship down through the ages.
To
Thee all angels cry aloud
To
Thee all cherubim and seraphim continually do cry
The
goodly fellowship of the prophets praise Thee
The
company of the apostles praise Thee
The
noble army of martyrs praise Thee
All
the saints throughout the world doth acknowledge Thee
click
inside the angelic city wall image above to learn more about the history
of these windows