Saint Peter Cathedral Stained Glass - Erie, PA - Stained Glass Windows on Waymarking.com

In Saint Peter Cathedral on the corner of West 10th and Sassafras Streets in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania is a variety of beautiful stained glass windows. The most prominent windows are on either side of the transept. On the south side of the transept is a group of five windows depicting Jesus' anointing at Bethany, with a large rose window above it with an image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the middle. On the north side of the transept are similarly-shaped windows showing Jesus appearing to his disciples after the resurrection. Above these windows are also a large rose window with an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the middle. There are also a group of five windows above the high altar in the sanctuary that depict the annunciation, the nativity, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and the ascension.

According to the Saint Peter Cathedral website:

"The inspiring stained-glass work in the Cathedral can be classified in four distinct groups: Royal Bavarian glass circa 1890; Franz Meyer of Munich portrait stained glass circa 1908; Franz Meyer stencil stained-stained glass circa 1908; and Hunt’s stained-glass above the organ loft circa 1950.

"Interestingly, the stencil windows in the Cathedral originally were only temporary settings that later were to be replaced by figurative images. But World War I intervened and created more pressing needs for what money there was. The change, once postponed, was never completed, and the stencil windows have become permanent fixtures in the Cathedral.

"When the 1992 renovation began, a complete study of the stained-glass windows was conducted. Findings showed that the leading in the windows had severely deteriorated and that the glass, now valued at $3.2 million, wasn’t secured in frames but merely hung on crossbars.

"As a result, a complete restoration program was undertaken, and over 3,000 square feet of glass was cleaned, restored and framed.

"Color from the stained-glass now floods the Cathedral and reflects off the marble and wood surfaces throughout. The stencil windows are positioned to create a feeling of balance and harmony in the Cathedral space. The portrait and stencil windows are outlined in clear glass to allow natural light to enter the Cathedral, giving an uplifting feeling for liturgies and prayer."

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Type of building where window is located: Church Address: 230 West 10th Street Erie, PA USA 16501 Days of Operation: Sunday Hours of Operation: From: 6:30 AM To: 12:00 PM Admission Charge: Not Listed

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