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17. Transfiguration: The south window of the chapel presents the New Testament theme of transfiguration, the capstone to the entire window story. The fulfilled promises of the Old Testament are represented in the figures of Moses and Elijah, who flank Jesus, with Peter and James beside them and John below. God’s words at the baptism of Christ, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased,” are reiterated here. The lower section of the window addresses the theme of the New Jerusalem, as mentioned in the Revelation of John. Depicted is the throne in heaven encircled by a rainbow, the elders with golden crowns, the seven lamps of fire and four beasts: the first like a lion, the second like a calf, the third with a face like a man and the fourth like an eagle, all saying “Holy, Holy, Holy.” The center lancet features the Lamb of God upon the book with seven seals described in Revelation. From the lamb, and the throne of God, runs the river of the water of life. To the right of the throne, holding a scroll, is St. John, author of the Apocalypse.

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