Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Animal Symbols in Church Stained Glass Windows

Church stained glass windows sometimes use animal symbols which have literal and symbolic meanings. Here are some of the symbols represented by animals.
Ant: Is a symbol of dedication and hard work. Ants work with each other to get a job done, like Christians work together for a common goal of spreading the Good News.
Birds: Birds are a symbol of the human spirit.
Butterfly: Is a symbol of the resurrection.
Donkey: Is a symbol of prophecy fulfilled.
Sheep: Is a symbol of Christians. Christians are the sheep, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who takes care of us.
When a biblical scene is painted in a stained glass church window careful attention is paid to symbols and their meanings. For more information, please visit our website.

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