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 The beautiful top slab of alter granite called the mesa (table)
weighs around two tons alone, not counting the other pieces making up
the altar. It is named Dakota Mahogany and was quarried in South Dakota.
It has five sets of small quadruple squares which outline a Greek cross
where all of the “arms” are of equal length. You can see a much
larger size of this on the floor in front of the altar. The five sets
mark the five wounds Christ suffered on the cross which are sometimes
referred to as the “stigmata.” Also, the granite in front of the
altar is in the shape of the tau cross. The candle holders were designed
by the same artist who did the stained glass. The colors chosen are to
signify Christ's blood, shed for all of us.It is worth the time to closely examine the altar cloth lovingly
hand woven on her own loom by one of our members. Looking closely, you
will see the tiny crosses on the top side. Gently turn over an end and
you will see the same weave as a butterfly, a Christian symbol of the
new Life in Christ. |
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