The Prophet Elijah Window Boxmeer, Carmelite Monastery
Full Window The Prophet Elijah is considered the "Spiritual Father" of the Carmelites as hermits gathered on Mount Carmel "near the font of Elijah" in the early 13th century. The biblical stories of Elijah are in the Book of Kings.
Middle Section Elijah is dressed in the Carmelite habit, wearing prominent shoes, holding a flaming sword in one hand and the Word of God in the other. The image refers to St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians which is quoted in the Carmelite Rule: "May the sword of the spirit, that is the Word of God, live abundantly in your mouth and in your heart." In the background is Mount Carmel and the Wadi ain es-Siah where the Carmelites were founded and a small church representing their first chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Upper Section The coat of arms refers to the House of Löwenstein, donors to the monastery in Boxmeer.
Lower Section "Elijah which may be understood as God. I said: you are gods. Ps 82:6. That he is God and divine -- that his names reveal; For his qualities and life, his flaming sword bears witness. So what does this mean? May this right hand of this Father be at work while assisting such strong followers. 1684
		Curator: Sunny Bruijns, O. Carm. February 2006