These windows symbolically depict the life of Christ. To the left from top to bottom are the Star of the Epiphany, the Rose of Sharon or the Christmas Rose and the Lily symbolizing the purity of the Virgin Mary. In the center lancet from top to bottom are the Butterfly symbolizing the Resurrection of Christ and the fish in the form of the Triquetra. The fish is the oldest symbol of Christ. In times of persecution, the early Christians had to go underground. In order to identify themselves to one another, they would draw the sign of a fish. Why a fish? The Greek word for fish is IXTHUS, which serves as an acronym for the Greek words: "Jesus, Christ, God's Son, Savior. And the Triquetra is an ancient symbol of the Holy Trinity. In the right lancet, from top to bottom are the Descending Dove with Seven Tongues of Fire all symbolizing the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit imparted to the Twelve Disciples on Pentecost. (Central Christian Disciples Church, Springfield, Ohio)