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from Graceful Living magazine Winter/Spring 2020, page 46

Article from: Graceful Living magazine Winter/Spring 2020
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Glass works: When it comes to beautiful stained glass, the churches of the Diocese of Toledo house many hidden gems

BY KELLY DONAGHY

MANSFIELD ST. PETER PARISH

The stained glass windows of St. Peter in Mansfield are remarkable for their beauty and for the variety of different events and figures they depict. The Resurrection (below) and the testing of Abraham (above) are two of the remarkable depictions. They are not true stained glass in the sense that these windows were painted by hand rather than being pieces of colored glass assembled to create an image. Construction for the current church began in 1911 and concluded in 1917. The glass was originally intended to be installed in time for the dedication of the church in September 1917, but the windows could not be shipped to the United States because of World War I. The windows eventually installed between November 1920 and January 1921.

The stained glass windows of St. Peter in Mansfield are remarkable for their beauty and for the variety of different events and figures they depict. The Resurrection (below) and the testing of Abraham (above) are two of the remarkable depictions. They are not true stained glass in the sense that these windows were painted by hand rather than being pieces of colored glass assembled to create an image. Construction for the current church began in 1911 and concluded in 1917. The glass was originally intended to be installed in time for the dedication of the church in September 1917, but the windows could not be shipped to the United States because of World War I. The windows eventually installed between November 1920 and January 1921.

MANSFIELD PHOTOS BY DORIAN HRYNIEWICKI/DH CAPTURE LLC

MANSFIELD PHOTOS BY DORIAN HRYNIEWICKI/DH CAPTURE LLC

GLANDORF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

St. Boniface, the patron saint of Germany, is depicted in stained glass. The image is particularly appropriate because the village of Glandorf, Ohio was founded Fr. Johann Horstman who was from Glandorf, Germany. St. Boniface, pictured holding a bible, was martyred in 754. Legend has it that he was holding a bible when attacked.

St. Boniface, the patron saint of Germany, is depicted in stained glass. The image is particularly appropriate because the village of Glandorf, Ohio was founded Fr. Johann Horstman who was from Glandorf, Germany. St. Boniface, pictured holding a bible, was martyred in 754. Legend has it that he was holding a bible when attacked.

PHOTO BY REV. TONY FORMAN, CPPS

OTTOVILLE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHAPEL

The Angel Windows are three beautiful pieces located in the choir loft of Immaculate Conception Chapel. The original church building was erected in 1837, but was rebuilt after suffering from a fire and a tornado. You can see more spectacular stained glass at the Holy Trinity Assumption parish (2649 US 20, Swanton).

The Angel Windows are three beautiful pieces located in the choir loft of Immaculate Conception Chapel. The original church building was erected in 1837, but was rebuilt after suffering from a fire and a tornado. You can see more spectacular stained glass at the Holy Trinity Assumption parish (2649 US 20, Swanton).

PHOTOS BY ANETTE SNYDER

SANDUSKY HOLY ANGELS PARISH

This window depicting St. Peter was one of four stained glass windows added when Holy Angels Church was enlarged in 1902. It was a gift from the St. Thomas Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters.

This window depicting St. Peter was one of four stained glass windows added when Holy Angels Church was enlarged in 1902. It was a gift from the St. Thomas Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters.

PHOTO BY CHLOE BATARA

HICKSVILLE ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH

In the center of this collection of stained glass is St. Michael the Archangel, the patron of St. Michael parish. The four windows to the left, right, top and bottom depict the four Gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The corners of the window show the Cardinal Virtues, justice, prudence, fortitude and temperance.

In the center of this collection of stained glass is St. Michael the Archangel, the patron of St. Michael parish. The four windows to the left, right, top and bottom depict the four Gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The corners of the window show the Cardinal Virtues, justice, prudence, fortitude and temperance.

TOLEDO HISTORIC CHURCH OF ST. PATRICK PARISH

The window was commissioned by the founding pastor of Historic St. Patrick, Fr. Edward Anthony Hannin, in 1895 from the William Wailes Art Glass studios which was in York, England. The same company created the St. Patrick window at St. Patrick Cathedral in New York City. This was installed shortly after the church was completed in 1900. Struck by lightning in 1935, much of the window had to be restored. More recently, the window was removed, released and returned to the church in 1992 the Winterich Company of Cleveland. Winterich recently rebuilt the framework to maintain the integrity of the nearly 5,000 lbs. work of art.

The window was commissioned by the founding pastor of Historic St. Patrick, Fr. Edward Anthony Hannin, in 1895 from the William Wailes Art Glass studios which was in York, England. The same company created the St. Patrick window at St. Patrick Cathedral in New York City. This was installed shortly after the church was completed in 1900. Struck by lightning in 1935, much of the window had to be restored. More recently, the window was removed, released and returned to the church in 1992 the Winterich Company of Cleveland. Winterich recently rebuilt the framework to maintain the integrity of the nearly 5,000 lbs. work of art.

PHOTOS BY REV. MSGR. CHRIS VASKO

NEW WASHINGTON ST. BERNARD PARISH

This round window was rediscovered behind the altar while the church underwent a renovation in 2014. It is estimated that it had not been seen in over 110 years. The window was plastered over when the new taller altar was installed and the outside was bricked over. No one currently living realized it was there. The window is approx. 4 1/2 feet in diameter and depicts the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit in German. The piece was restored, backlit and mounted behind the altar again.

This round window was rediscovered behind the altar while the church underwent a renovation in 2014. It is estimated that it had not been seen in over 110 years. The window was plastered over when the new taller altar was installed and the outside was bricked over. No one currently living realized it was there. The window is approx. 4 1/2 feet in diameter and depicts the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit in German. The piece was restored, backlit and mounted behind the altar again.

PHOTO BY KEVIN BEESON

TOLEDO ST. MARTIN DE PORRES PARISH

This window with an image of St. Francis of Assisi is located in the “high vault” ceiling and is one of 12 stained glass windows that depict various saints, founders of religious congregations and scenes from the life of Jesus and Mary.

This window with an image of St. Francis of Assisi is located in the “high vault” ceiling and is one of 12 stained glass windows that depict various saints, founders of religious congregations and scenes from the life of Jesus and Mary.

PHOTO BY RON TODD

CLOVERDALE ST. BARBARA PARISH

This beautiful stained glass that is located in the window of the parish sacristy shows St. John Vianney, the patron of Parish Priests. The English translation of the quote is “My purpose is to celebrate Mass and to make present the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the right of the Holy Roman Church to the praise of our all-powerful God.”

This beautiful stained glass that is located in the window of the parish sacristy shows St. John Vianney, the patron of Parish Priests. The English translation of the quote is “My purpose is to celebrate Mass and to make present the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the right of the Holy Roman Church to the praise of our all-powerful God.”

PHOTOS BY JARED G. HORSTMAN

DELPHOS ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

This magnificent collection of stained glass is located in the choir loft. These windows are were installed in 1881, along with six other windows throughout the church. The center Rose Window depicts the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the form of bread and wine.

This magnificent collection of stained glass is located in the choir loft. These windows are were installed in 1881, along with six other windows throughout the church. The center Rose Window depicts the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the form of bread and wine.

PHOTO BY AMY HOLDGREVE PHOTOGRAPHY

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