WEST TRANSEPT

photo - St. Peter Cathedral collection
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he west transept window, to your right, is the Mother, Queen of Heaven window, featuring Mary, angels, cherubs, and the symbols of Mary: the gate of heaven, a star and crescent, fleur de lis, the pierced heart, lilies, bee hives, and books.  Below these, are six of the Apostles: Thomas, Matthew, James the Greater, Jude, Simon, and Matthias.  At the bottom, more symbols of Mary include a fountain, the Ave Maria, and an anchor.

The smaller window to the left honors St. Luke. The ox at the top is sometimes explained by reference to temple sacrifice at the beginning of his gospel. In the middle he holds an ax.  The lower panel shows the sacrament of marriage.  It's interesting to note that women figure more prominently in Luke's gospel than in any of the others gospels.

To the right of the large window, St. John is represented by an eagle.  In the middle the evangelist holds a chalice and host. The Sacrament of the Sick is represented at the bottom.