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The Calling of Peter:
The clerestory window nearest the Crossing feature saints Peter and Paul, for whom the Cathedral is named. Peter is portrayed in the north window, and Paul in the south. Installed 1980.
(1) Peter, the fisherman, as he drops his discarded fishing net, which is depicted in colors of pale blues and purples with fine black lines. He stands on a rock, with the many fish once in his net escaping beneath him. As he drops his own fish net, Peter reaches out for the golden net, symbolizing Jesus' call to Peter to stop fishing for fish and to begin fishing for people in his name. The golden net dominates the window.
(2) Caught in the swirl of the golden net is a small figure in green -- Peter's brother Andrew. Andrew was the first disciple to follow Jesus, and brought him to Peter.
(3) The towering figure of Jesus, throwing out the golden net to pull his disciples to him.
(4) A fishing boat typical of the kind used during Jesus' life.
(5) A cross, symbolic of Jesus' sacrifice at his crucifixion. |