The Bee Hive in Glass: I don't know the significance of the bee hive but this is another window in the abandoned Church set. Currently, the power is off in the building so the ambiance...

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

I don't know the significance of the bee hive but this is another window in the abandoned Church set.
Currently, the power is off in the building so the ambiance inside is changing constantly with every passing cloud. The glow inside is amazing.

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jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I am really enjoying your work with these stained glass windows.

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Photolady2014 Loc: Southwest Colorado

Very pretty!

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

tradio wrote:

I don't know the significance of the bee hive but this is another window in the abandoned Church set.
Currently, the power is off in the building so the ambiance inside is changing constantly with every passing cloud. The glow inside is amazing.

Well taken.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Beehives are a symbol of unity under one leader and were frequently used as symbols in Christian images to symbolize unity of the church. I believe that is why they are the symbol of Utah, but those in Ootah may correct me in that. Nice picture, BTW. I really love being in a building lit only by stained glass windows. The light is so soft and varies so in colour.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Amazing.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

👍👍

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent series!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

AzPicLady wrote:

Beehives are a symbol of unity under one leader and were frequently used as symbols in Christian images to symbolize unity of the church. I believe that is why they are the symbol of Utah, but those in Ootah may correct me in that. Nice picture, BTW. I really love being in a building lit only by stained glass windows. The light is so soft and varies so in colour.

Ootah? You have been hanging out with Cany 143 too much, Kathy (LOL).

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

UTMike wrote:

Ootah? You have been hanging out with Cany 143 too much, Kathy (LOL).

Reuss Griffiths Loc: Ravenna, Ohio

AzPicLady wrote:

Beehives are a symbol of unity under one leader and were frequently used as symbols in Christian images to symbolize unity of the church. I believe that is why they are the symbol of Utah, but those in Ootah may correct me in that. Nice picture, BTW. I really love being in a building lit only by stained glass windows. The light is so soft and varies so in colour.

You're right about the religious symbolism. The Mormons, Brigham Young, associated bees (and bee hive) as a symbol of perseverance and industry. The state was named later by Congress after the Ute tribe. But the image in this window is right off the current flag of Utah. Maybe some connection between this church and the Church of Later Day Saints formed by Joseph Smith in New York but shortly afterward, built a temple in Kirkland, Ohio about 200 miles from this church.

CCPhotoist Loc: Cape Cod

It's beautiful.

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

tradio wrote:

I don't know the significance of the bee hive but this is another window in the abandoned Church set.
Currently, the power is off in the building so the ambiance inside is changing constantly with every passing cloud. The glow inside is amazing.