of
Christ Episcopal Church
Burlington, Iowa, USA
Photo of the Resurrection Window
The majority of the windows in the nave were destroyed in the 1973 fire, including one of the Tiffanies. Windows that survived the fire are the remaining Tiffany, "The Prophet," located above and to the left of the baptismal font, and the center window above the font, entitled "Martha." The latter includes the figure of Martha and several interesting features such as the spinning wheel, the table prepared for a meal, two sets of different pillars in the background and the obvious setting in Israel.
Photo of another church window coming soon...
Two other sets of windows survived the fire. The triptych behind the font given in honor of the first Bishop of Iowa was originally over the high altar. It was relocated in 1927 when the Resurrection window was installed. The two clerestory angel windows on either side and above the high altar are almost hidden from view. These were installed at the same time as the Resurrection window.
Photo of the angel windows coming soon...
Two additional angel windows adorn the altar vestry and the side altar. Side altars or chapels are regular features in Episcopal or Anglican churches. The altar currently in use is the original altar used in the first church built on this site in the late 1840s.