There are many stained glass windows in the Cathedral of Saint Paul. The largest stained glass windows are the rose windows located in the north and south transcepts and in the eastern wall of the building. Charles J. Connick, the noted stained glass artist, described his creation of the windows as an opportunity to "express his vision of spiritual beauty in lyric color."
The 26-foot-diameter East Rose Window, known as the Resurrection Window, depicts the Lamb of God in the center of a cross. Surrounding the lamb are the 12 apostles and a motif of vines and branches, representing Christ and his followers.
The twelve apostles from 12 O'clock position clockwise are: Philip & Andrew, Paul (in place of Juda), James & Thaddeus, John, Bartholomew & Simon, James, Thomas & Matthew, Peter.
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