Good Shepherd Window

The fleur-de-lis at the top of the window is a symbol of the human nature of Christ and that he walked this earth as our Good Shepherd. Also near the top of the window is the Triumphal Lamb holding a banner. This lamb is referred to as the Agnus Dei (meaning Lamb of God) and is a sign of victory and resurrection. The lamb is seated on the Book of Seven Seals referenced in Revelation Chapters 5 and 6. Christ is ushering all His sheep, including the lost one, through a door, a reference to His statement “I am the Door” John 10:9. Above the door lintel are wheat and grapes, symbols of the Eucharistic bread and wine. On the rocks behind the figure of Christ are red and gold garments, raiment fit for a king. The inscription reads, “To the memory of H. H. Debbrecht”, one of the original founders of the parish. He was one of the two builders of the original St. Boniface Church, the original church of the parish property.

This (link) is a print of a watercolor painting by Jennifer Walterscheid in 2006. The window is located in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wichita, Kansas.