‘St James Window’

2016

Design by Deb Lowe

400mm wide x 1270mm

St James wears the travelling cloak of a pilgrim, clasped at the shoulder with a scallop shell. The shell is a traditional emblem worn by a pilgrim. He also holds a gospel and carries a pilgrim’s walking staff. At his feet are rough stones and pebbles symbolizing the long arduous journey of a pilgrimage. Among the stones are sea-shells, a reference to St James’ previous life as a fisherman, and his mission as a ‘fisher of men’.
Above the figure are the words, ‘St James pray for us’ and the symbol of the cross, shell and crozier in gold, white and brown. At the bottom is an inscription commemorating the 175^th anniversary of the church.

St James Church, Briercliffe