The MacCorquodale Window is a wonderful stained glass window that was originally placed in the North wall, but was moved in the 1920’s to make the most of the better light to the South. The three panels tell a story and therefore make it a Triptych and expert examination has confirmed it as an outstanding example of Arts and Craft workmanship. The level of detail is quite stunning!
The panels are designed to be read from right, left and then the middle.
In the right panel, the Warrior of Christ, watched by cherubs, wears the Sandals of Peace, the Belt of Truth, the Breast plate of Righteousness and brandishes the Sword of the Holy Spirit and Shield of Faith. You can see the Shield is protecting him from the fiery darts of poison coming from the Devil’s serpents at his feet.
Then, to the left, the Word of God in the Sword of the Spirit pieces the evil creatures at his feet.
Finally, the centre panels shows the Helmet of Salvation placed upon the victorious Warrior’s head. At the bottom, the serpents have turned into flowers, indicative of the Arts & Crafts style.
At the top of each panel is a second story, featuring the cherubs, with the everlasting fire in panel one, splitting into three flames in panel two, representing the Holy Trinity and finally in the centre panel, fusing into the Cross of Christ.
The window is closely based on on St Paul’s letter to Esphesians 6:10-6:18.
St Conan’s Kirk requires ongoing maintenance and it is through donation that we are are able to maintain and improve this building and keep it open for the public to enjoy. So if you are able, please use one of the following links to donate by text message.
