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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]by B van Cleve<\/em><\/p>\n

The ‘Annunciation’ window is situated on the east side of the church. It is a Kempe window. The actual ‘Annunciation’ was completed in 1876, the other parts of this window four years later in 1880.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7550″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]It consists of two horizontal and three vertical sections. The horizontal sections are separated by a band of six angels with musical instruments, and on the top there are two more angels just underneath the two crossed keys.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”44px”][vc_single_image image=”7551″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]At the top of this window two angels watch over the whole scene. They are situated just underneath a pair of crossed keys. Keys are often associated with Peter, since he has been given the keys of heaven.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7552″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Beneath we see three NT figures: The first on the left represents Peter, who holds his keys tightly. The second represents John with certain utensils for writing. The third represents Paul with his sword. He throws a snake into a fire.<\/p>\n

Below the three NT figures are three banners, which read:<\/p>\n

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Prophets and Kings\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 have desired to see\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 the things which ye see<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”44px”][vc_single_image image=”7553″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]In the next section we see three lights, the left one shows an angel whose wings feature peacock eyes as adornment, which is typical for Kempe stained glass windows. The middle section shows a dove with something like a halo and rays directed towards Mary, who is depicted in the right light. Underneath we see a floating banner with the words (abbreviated text is written out):<\/p>\n

Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus tecum\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Underneath the banner are two open books, one on something like a reading pulpit, one leaning against the base of a vase with flowers. We read:<\/p>\n

Exultavit cor meum in Domino\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0My heart rejoices in the Lord <\/em>
\nEructavit cor meum\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0My heart overflows<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the right light we see Mary, holding an open book in her hands. She is depicted with a banner floating around her head, which reads:<\/p>\n

Ecce ancilla domini\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Behold the maid of the Lord <\/em>
\nfiat mihi secundum verbum tuum\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 let it be done to me according to your word<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”44px”][vc_single_image image=”7555″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The Kempe logo is well hidden on this window, it can be found in the lower right corner just above the dedicational text, it is a single wheat sheaf.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”44px”][vc_single_image image=”7557″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The dedicational text<\/a> can be found all along the lower part of this stained glass window. It reads:<\/p>\n

To the glory of God and the honoured memory of Anne Sophia<\/a> wife of John Hannah, Vicar of Brighton <\/em>she died February 25th 1876<\/a> in the 59th year of her age.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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All images \u00a9 B. van Cleve<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2190 previous window<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0– <\/strong>\u00a0 next window \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Floor plan of stained glass windows in St. Peter’s church Brighton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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