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The Church in History

This window on the left depicts two periods in the history of the Christian Church.

The section to the left is a treatment of Henry Melchior Muhlenburg, regarded as the Father of Lutheranism in the United States. At the top is Augustus Lutheran Church in Trappe, PA, which Muhlenburg built and served as pastor. The flag depicts his association, along with his family, with the life of colonial America. Below are the docks of Philadelphia where immigrants served by Muhlenburg arrived.

To the right is portrayed the work of the church today. Foreign missions, church worship, charities and education are shown. The section on education is represented by the tower of the seminary at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, now named Trinity Lutheran Seminary.

This window on the right depicts two periods in the history of the Christian Church.

The section to the left depicts Athanasius who in the fourth century defended the orthodox faith in different general councils. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity was especially discussed. The pyramid and palm tree represent the residence of Athanasius in Alexandra, Egypt, where he was also a bishop portrayed by the mitre and staff.

Next to this is a portrayal of Martin Luther at his stand before the Diet of Worms in 1521. At the top is included the entrance to the city of Worms at the time. Below the main figure are the Ninety-five theses with an ink quill and horn representing the writings of the reformer.