Another milestone celebrated in stained glass in Ballymacash

Tuesday November 24th 2015

The new window by David Esler of Leadlines dedicated in St Mark’s, Ballymacash.

On Sunday November 22 the Parish of Ballymacash, Lisburn, celebrated another milestone in a series of special events to mark the 40th anniversary of St Mark’s Church.

A large stained glass window was dedicated, completing the centrepiece of a beautiful and imaginative design by the notable Ulster artist, David Esler of Leadlines. It depicts a large ruby coloured cross at an oblique angle, thus complementing the first panel which featured a winged lion.

The dedication of the window, donated by Mrs Olive Eccleston, also reveals a family link with the opening of the church 40 years ago.

Mrs Olive Eccleston with her daughter Patricia prior to the dedication of the second stained glass window designed by David Esler in St Mark’s, Ballymacash.

On that occasion one of the highlights was the dedication of a stained glass window, largely designed by Mrs Eccleston’s daughter Patricia, and installed directly above the main entrance to the church.