Window # 6
Disciple:
St. Thomas: (Apostle, Martyr) The patron of builders (
thus the carpenter's square). He is said to have
built a Church with his own hands in East India. The spear refers to his
supposed martyrdom at the hand
of King Midsai for converting his Queen to Christianity.
Biblical Scene: People were
bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and
the disciples spoke sternly
to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them,
"Let the little children come to me; do
not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God
belongs; Truly I tell you, whoever does not
receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter in.: (Mark
10: 13-15)
Cross:
The Bottony Cross ( or Botonnee): Sometimes called the Budded
cross because of the moderate form
of its trefoil ends. Hence it suggests the young or immature Christian.



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