This window is
centered on the icon of Christ the Pantokrator (he who creates/rules all). This icon, where the divine and
majestic beauty of the Lord Jesus is wonderfully portrayed in his human nature,
represents the synthesis of the first ecumenical councils and the church
fathers, by successfully portraying both the splendor of Jesus' humanity and
the brilliance of his divinity.
His majestic and serene head is surrounded by a brilliant yellow halo in
which is golden cross with three smaller red crosses inside it, represent the
three persons of the Holy Trinity who together effected our redemption. At the sides of his head are two Greek
diliterals JS - CT (in the Greek alphabet}, which represents his holy name
Jesus - Christ. Just below these letter are the Greek letters alpha and omega,
Which Jesus used to describe himself as the beginning and end of all things.
His right hand, with the thumb and ring finger touching each other (to signify
the two natures of Christ in the unity of his person) is portrayed as giving a
typical gesture of blessing. His left hand holds the book of the Gospels, which
are the heart of all scripture because they are the principle witness to the
life and teaching of Jesus. Surrounding the icon of Jesus is a ribbon like
circle of fire that represent the anointing of Christ's human nature by the
Father through the Holy Spirit.
Directly above the
Pantokrator icon is an image of God the almighty and eternal Father, who is
revealed by the Son. On top of the
image of the Father are seven fiery shapes the represents the seven Spirits
(angels) that surround the throne of God in the book of Revelation. On the
border of the window are twenty star-like shapes that represent the angels of
God. Below the Image of God the Son is the image of God the Holy Spirit
surrounded by twelve flames which represents the new Israel - the Church, which
He sanctifies and unifies with divine love and truth and which as St. Paul says
is the pillar and foundation of Truth (1 Timothy: 15). To the left of the Holy
Spirit is an image of the menorah which is a symbol of the Israel of the old
covenant and on the left is an image of the glorious cross of Christ which
represent the sacrificial love of the messiah Jesus, who brings forth God's
promise to Abraham of blessing and salvation to all nations through the
mediation of the Church- the new Israel. The composition of this window portrays the oneness of the
Trinity as well the distinction of Persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.