Stained Glass Windows of the Basilica

The Rose window, the stained-glass windows in the sanctuary and in the north and south transepts were ordered from the Mayer Glass Company in Munich Germany shortly before or during the first World War (1914-1918).  The Basilica’s beautiful Rose window is 14 feet across and depicts the eucharist in the center, embossed with IHS (Greek letters for the name of Jesus) and is surrounded by worshipping angels. The 4 gospel writers, Mathew, Mark, Luke and John, and 4 doctors of the church: St. Ambrose, St. Jerome, St. Gregory, and St. Augustine are also featured in the rose window.

On the walls to the left and right in the sanctuary, almost out of sight are several stained-glass windows  with angels bearing symbols of the passion of Christ.  High up in the sanctuary are an additional 4 stained glass windows depicting St. Andrew, St, Patrick, St. Peter and St. Paul.

The stained- glass windows in the south transept.  The higher windows depict the Holy Family with a young Jesus building a wooden cross.  The lower windows depict the Annunciation to Mary by Angel Gabriel and the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth.  Very high up are the windows of angels holding scrolls on which are written the beatitudes.

The stained-glass windows in the North Transept: The upper windows depict Mother Mary appearing to St. Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 at Lourdes, France.  The lower windows depict the Assumption of Mary into heaven (which is behind the set of organ pipes) and the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven.  Very high up are the windows of angels holding scrolls on which are written the beatitudes.

The stained-glass windows along the side walls of the nave were installed in the 1970s and were crafted by Canadian artisans.  These depict the various sacraments of the Catholic Church (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders); the previous Bishops of the Diocese; and the rectors of the former St. Dunstan’s University. 

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  2. Steeples, Pinnacles and Arches - A Gaze Toward Heaven
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  3. The Holy Trinity Doors and the Four Gospel Writers are Inviting You to Enter
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  4. Entering the Gates of the Heavenly City
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  5. What is a Cathedral and What is a Basilica?
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  6. Beginnings of the Catholic Church on Prince Edward Island and a Brief History of St. Dunstan’s Cathedral Basilica
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  7. The Cathedral is in the form of a Latin Cross
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  8. The Stellar Vaulted Ceiling: A Representation of the Heavens with a Message
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  9. Who Was St Dunstan, the Cathedral’s Patron?
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  10. A Multitude of the Heavenly Host - Over 300 Angels
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  11. St. Dunstan’s 12 Consecration Crosses and 12 Pillars
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  13. A Multitude of Angels and Saints Praising God
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  14. The Stained-Glass Rose Window
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  15. Sanctuary Murals with Eucharistic Themes
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  16. Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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  17. The Basilica’s Most Cherished Relics: Bishop MacEachern’s Boat, Mass Kit and Snowshoes
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  21. Statuary of St. Dunstan’s Basilica: “May God be praised in this Angels and in His Saints!”
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  23. The Cathedral Bells
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  24. Casavant Pipe Organ
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  25. Stations of the Cross Along the Side and Entrance Walls of the Nave
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