The stained glass window at Trinity is located behind the alter, on the southwest end of the church.

Our records suggest that the glass was built and installed in the early years of this century. During our most recent church renovation, performed in 1998, the entire stained glass window was removed from its frame, transported to a local stained glass workshop, and extensively repaired

At the same time, the framing for the window was removed and replaced. Additional support beams were added to prevent the sagging that had previously occurred. A new protective glass layer was added to the outside.

When placed back in its frame, the improvement in the appearance of the stained glass window was dramatic. Details in the glass, and the some of the colors themselves, were visible for the first time in the living memory of the congregation. Also, the replacement of the outside protective window allowed the sun to shine through in ways that it never had before.

 

One of the unique aspects of the stained glass is its depiction of the "Trinity" of the Episcopal theology. From the Latin, the window states, going appropriately from the center of the 'Sacred' symbol that:

At the same time, going around the edge of the symbol, it is also stated that

The mysteries of Trinitarianism explained within a single stained glass window!

 

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P.O.  Box 484

Old Main Street

Fishkill, New York  12524

(845) 896-9884 or info@trinityfishkill.dioceseny.org

 

Trinity is a part of the New York Episcopal Diocese