Saulxures, church - stained glass window
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The stained glass window shows a saint in prayer, probably Saint Francis of Assisi, recognizable by his brown monk's robe, the rope tied around his waist and his stigmata.
In the center of the window, we see a monk, probably Saint Francis of Assisi, kneeling, dressed in the traditional brown tunic of his order, belted with a rope with three knots, symbolizing the three Franciscan vows: poverty, chastity and obedience. His arms raised in adoration, show the stigmata of his hands. He is facing a crucifix fixed to the wall, a representation of the crucified Christ, which is at the heart of his spirituality. In the background, architectural elements, such as arches and columns, suggest a monastic setting or a hermit’s cell. An open book, probably the Bible or a spiritual text, is placed in front of him, recalling the centrality of the Gospel in the life of Saint Francis. This window is a gift from various benefactors.In the center of the window, we see a monk, probably Saint Francis of Assisi, kneeling, dressed in the traditional brown tunic of his order, belted with a rope with three knots, symbolizing the three Franciscan vows: poverty, chastity and obedience. His arms raised in adoration, show the stigmata of his hands. He is facing a crucifix fixed to the wall, a representation of the crucified Christ, which is at the heart of his spirituality. In the background, architectural elements, such as arches and columns, suggest a monastic setting or a hermit’s cell. An open book, probably the Bible or a spiritual text, is placed in front of him, recalling the centrality of the Gospel in the life of Saint Francis. This window is a gift from various benefactors.
In the center of the window, we see a monk, probably Saint Francis of Assisi, kneeling, dressed in the traditional brown tunic of his order, belted with a rope with three knots, symbolizing the three Franciscan vows: poverty, chastity and obedience. His arms raised in adoration, show the stigmata of his hands. He is facing a crucifix fixed to the wall, a representation of the crucified Christ, which is at the heart of his spirituality. In the background, architectural elements, such as arches and columns, suggest a monastic setting or a hermit’s cell. An open book, probably the Bible or a spiritual text, is placed in front of him, recalling the centrality of the Gospel in the life of Saint Francis. This window is a gift from various benefactors.
