We celebrate Christ’s ascension to Heaven 40 days after Easter. It is a principal feast of the Episcopal church year.  It marks the final elevation of his humanness to divine glory with God. Note that in this portrayal  of Jesus,  nail marks of the Crucifixion are clearly visible on his hands and feet. 

This very Bavarian window was designed by Mayer and Company in Munich  As is typical in windows from southern Germany, the colors are muted, soft, and rich. They are easy on the eye and the faces are expressive yet peaceful.  (window of the Ascension was installed in the west wall of the transept in 1910.  There are three levels. The lower section is for those who are earthbound: we see the followers, who are perhaps receiving a blessing from Jesus. The figure in that circle covering his head may be a Roman soldier or Thomas. The middle section shows Christ in his dazzling white garments surrounded by 11 seraphim (the highest order of angels).  The nail holes in his hands and feet are obvious. The upper level represents heaven with its castles, likely a reference to “in my Father’s house are many mansions”. Bethany, from where Jesus is reported to have ascended, is in the upper left lancet with cedars, which represent healing. Among the other plants in this window are violets, depicting beauty and love in its highest form; daisies for innocence; and palm trees for triumph.)

It is a memorial for J. Frederick Ackerman. 

Above the window is a multi- floral lancet in memory of  Harry R. Blunt.