Quick Facts
MEMORIAL TO: John Darwin Shepard Cook (1834–1909)
GIVEN BY: Three of his children, Harriett (1869–1933), George (1871–1945), and Philip (1875–1938)
DESIGNED BY: James Humphries Hogan, R.D.I. (1883–1948)
FABRICATED BY: James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars), Ltd, London, England
INSTALLED: July 1930
DEDICATED: October 26, 1930
Symbolism
- As in the Annunciation window, Virgin Mary’s blue robe symbolizes heavenly contemplation.
- James Hogan did not depict Joseph in this window.
- The Christ Child bears a tri-radiant nimbus, signifying He is a member of the Trinity.
- The lamb that has accompanied the shepherds to worship Jesus is symbolic of the Sacrificial Lamb.
