Holy Spirit Window St Peter S Basilica

At the center of this window is a white dove which symbolizes the holy spirit hence the title dove of the holy spirit.

Holy spirit window st peter s basilica.

Peter s basilica into your home with this glass ornament featuring the holy spirit window set above the throne of st. Picture of holy spirit window st. Peter s is a church built in the renaissance style located in the vatican city west of the river tiber and near the janiculum hill and hadrian s mausoleum its central dome dominates the skyline of rome. Stained glass window in st.

The basilica is approached via st. Peter s guide to the basilica and square the apse is at the end of the central nave. In the center is the altar of the chair of peter a masterpiece which is unmistakably the work of gian lorenzo bernini 1598 1659. This image of the spirit is from the stained glass window that adorns the apse of st.

Peter s square a forecourt in two sections both surrounded by tall colonnades the first space is oval and the second trapezoidal. Called the unveiled epiphany of god the holy spirit is the one who empowers the followers of jesus with spiritual gifts and power that enables the proclamation of jesus christ and the power that brings conviction of faith. However from the gospels we get the image of the spirit as a dove as he descends upon jesus at his baptism. Depiction of the christian holy spirit as a dove by gian lorenzo bernini in the apse of saint peter s basilica.

The holy spirit like the father is completely spirit. The fine alabaster window shows the holy spirit as a dove. A lovely reminder of the watchful protection of the holy spirit over the universal church it provides a fantastic decor for any living space. Peter s basilica of holy spirit dove symbol vatican rome italy photographic print by godong.

The fine alabaster window surrounded by golden clouds and angels flying between rays of light casts a mystical warmth through the basilica especially in the afternoon. Without a body unlike jesus. Peter s basilica in vatican city. Peter s basilica vatican stock photo images and stock photography.