The Windows of Trinity

The West Doors Reflect Service and Hope

Service is symbolized by the work of Jane Addams (1860-1935) who pioneered in the work of Social Service and established Hull House in Chicago to care for the homeless, especially women. The symbols in the lower panel represent organizations that seek to reach out to all people everywhere who are in need. The Episcopal Church shield is in the lower right corner. The eleven crosses stand for the first eleven dioceses of the American Church. These are arranged in the form of the Saint Andrew Cross (Scotland). The Cross of Saint George (England) forms the main part of the shield. The colors red, white, and blue stand for the United States.

Hope is symbolized by the ministry of Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), physician, philosopher, clergyman, and musician, who dedicated many years of his life as a medical missionary in Africa. His great gifts are symbolized by the organ, the Bible, and the caduceus. The cross and anchor is an ancient symbol of hope. In the center of each door are the seal of the Diocese of California and a symbol of the Trinity. The Diocesan Seal is composed of a bishop's mitre with the Latin words: "Cristo et Sacramento" (Christ and Sacrament); below is a representation of the two Great Sacraments, Baptism (sea shells) and the Holy Communion (chalice and Host). The border contains the words "Sigillum ecclesiae Sancrae Catholicae in Boria California" (The seal of the Holy Catholic Church in Northern California).

In the center of each door are the seal of the Diocese of California and a symbol of the Trinity. The Diocesan Seal is composed of a bishop's mitre with the Latin words: "Cristo et Sacramento" (Christ and Sacrament); below is a representation of the two Great Sacraments, Baptism (sea shells) and the Holy Communion (chalice and Host). The border contains the words "Sigillum ecclesiae Sancrae Catholicae in Boria California" (The seal of the Holy Catholic Church in Northern California).

These windows were given in memory of Catherine Stair Snyder.