First World War Window

Toronto, Ontario
Type
Other

On November 11, 1923, a stained glass window created by N.T. Lyon of Toronto was unveiled in the chancel of the church in “proud and loving memory” of the 39 parishioners who lost their lives during the First World War. The window depicts the Ascension of Christ - the floating figure of Christ is centered against a delicate sky with green foliage to the sides, jewel-like tracery above, and anchored below by a row of disciples. Full credit for installation of the memorial window was given to the Soldiers' Aid of the church.

The dedication ceremony, held a week after the new church had opened, was conducted by Assistant Bishop of Toronto, William Day Reeve, while the unveiling was performed by Lieutenant Harold Taylor Cliff and Sergeant. C. H. Leaver, DCM. Afterwards, the Dead March was played, and the Last Post sounded by Lieutenant W.G.B. Wilkinson.

Inscription

HE WAS TAKEN UP INTO HEAVEN AND SAT ON THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD MARK 16-19

[plaque]
ASCENSION WINDOW

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
IN HONORED AND LOVING MEMORY OF
THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
DEDICATED BY BISHOP REEVE
NOVEMBER 11, 1923

Location
First World War Window

288 Humberside Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.6603017
Long. -79.4690084

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