E1 The East Window The Last Supper
A thanksoffering to the Glory of God. The gift of Marie Ridge
Here Jesus is shown with his twelve disciples sharing the Passover Meal on the night before his Crucifixion.
One can see four disciples in light 1, two disciples in light 2, Christ in the wider 3rd or middle light, two disciples in light 4 and four disciples in light 5 in which Judas draws aside the rear curtain. In a band below the table are the words “This do in remembrance of me” above plain glass squares. Note that the trestle supporting the right hand of the table is unstable as shown; the stud or bolt is not through the joint.
Above Christ at supper is Christ in glory with the girdle arranged in the form of a red cross, the cross of martyrdom and below his feet the words, “My peace I give unto you”. Christ is flanked in lights 2 and 4 by winged angels offering eternal worship. St Michael is depicted in light 1 and St Gabriel in light 5, both named beneath their feet. Note the marks of the nails in Christ’s hand and feet.
The tracery at the top shows the Chalice and the Wafer, reminding us of Holy Communion. Just below, the symbols of the four evangelists appear, a kneeling man for St Matthew, a lion for St Mark, an ox for St Luke and an eagle for St John.
Designed by Charles E Moore, made by Charles E Moore installed in 1950 at a cost of approximately £2000.