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Our Twelve Windows
From dawn to dusk, in the darkest hour as well as in the brightest;
the House of God is the constant still-point in an ever-changing world of rush and change.
Standing in St Margaret's, you are surrounded by twelve beautiful stained glass windows depicting saints from the past. With the clock-style aerial view of the church below, you can view all twelve.
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About St Patrick:
Born in Scotland in the latter half of the fourth century, Patrick was kidnapped from the British mainland around the age of 16, and shipped to Ireland as a slave. Sent to the mountains as a shepherd, he spent his time in prayer.
After six years of this life, he received a dream in which he was commanded to return to Britain; seeing it as a sign, he escaped. He studied in continental monasteries, became a priest, then a Bishop. He was sent by Pope Saint Celestine to evangelise in England, and then Ireland, during which time his chariot driver was Saint Odran, and Saint Jarlath was one of his spiritual students.
In 33 years he effectively converted the Irish. In the Middle Ages Ireland became known as the Land of Saints, and during the Dark Ages its monasteries were the great repositories of learning in Europe, all a consequence of Patrick's ministry.
He died in his seventies at Saul, County Down, Ireland.
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