Baptistery 3-light window (west facing).

'Water, Light and Life'

October 2011

Design by Roy Coomber

Each light 450mm wide x 940mm

Left Light - Water - The shell is a symbol of baptism, there are streams of water issuing from this symbol, further down are three fish, the symbol of the Holy Trinity, below this are Bulrushes the symbol of salvation.

Centre Light - Light - The Sun, a symbol of Jesus Christ, (Malachi. 4:2) the source of light, heat and energy, the sun represents spiritual illumination and glorification. There are stars and rays issuing from the sun. At the bottom are candles, the symbol of Jesus Christ, The Light of the World.

Right Light - Life - Images of a family, a mother holding her new born baby, bringing the child to be baptized, surrounded by other members of the family. There are lilies for purity and innocence.

St Bede's Church, Rotherham