Church of the Epiphany First World War Window

Toronto, Ontario
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Other

On 28 December 1919 a stained-glass window was dedicated to the was dedicated to the memory of 265 soldiers and nurses of the congregation who served during the First World War by Reverend James Fielding Sweeny, Bishop of Toronto, and unveiled by Commander of the Canadian Corps General Sir Arthur Currie. The window was framed in oak paneling and installed in the chancel. Its subject was the Epiphany as described in the Gospel of Matthew 2:1, depicting Christ during various manifestations of his ministry, in five panels. 

The Church of the Epiphany was located at 1515 Queen Street West until it was sold on 11 June 1983 to the Our Lady of Lebanon Parish.

Inscription

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE SOLDIERS AND NURSES FROM THIS CONGREGATION WHOSE NAMES WILL BE FOUND ON
A TABLET IN THE EASTERN TRANSEPT WHO ENLISTED FOR SERVICE IN DEFENSE OF THE EMPIRE IN THE GREAT WAR OF 1914-19. "IF THEY HAD NOT BEEN
THE LORD WHO WAS ON OUR SIDE WHEN MEN ROSE UP AGAINST US, THEN THEY WOULD HAVE SWALLOWED US UP QUICK." PSALM CXX1V 2:31

Location
Church of the Epiphany First World War Window

1515 Queen Street W
Toronto
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.6396339
Long. -79.441411

Church of the Epiphany First World War Window

Our Lady of Lebanon Parish
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