A Virtual
Tour -
Inside
Plaque from our
original building
 
 
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Transfiguration is a happy combination of new and old.  Originally dedicated on June  22, 1926, In 1951 the California Mission style chapel (now the back or East side of the current building) was moved to Arcadia, California and renamed Transfiguration  Below you will see a little of both new and old.  Come and share it with us as we continue to change and grow.
 
 
 
  
   
The words for the tour were written by Lola Palmer for our 50th anniversary.
As you enter the Narthex, there are two stained glass windows -- one of St. Mary, the other of St. Francis.
The baptismal font is in the Narthex. The stone font portion came from Wales and is almost 500 years old.
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The tiled lunette above the entrance to the sanctuary  is of St. Mary, the Holy Infant, and Cherubs; it was a gift to the Chapel from a Mrs. Milbank and was originally outside the exit door of the 1926 chapel.
 
Another  lunette is above the opposite side in the main sanctuary.  It is a carving of dogwood blossoms by Grace Day and was added after the 1953 expansion.
Above the Day carving (above) is a small rose window. It represents the Annunciation.  Originally it was placed on the exterior wall of the 1926 chapel.  It is an exquisite example of this art form. To get a glimpse of it, click on the picture.
Eight clerestory windows line both sides of the nave.  Each bears a symbol of Mary - two of which are pictured below.
The most striking feature in the main sanctuary is the 1979 stained glass window above the old high Altar. There are many interpretations credited to the window.  What is yours?  With the exception of the Annunciation window, all of the stained glass windows were made by John Wallis and Associates, Pasadena, CA
 
Take some time to wander around our grounds ... we are so blessed to have such a beautiful location or take a "virtual grounds tour" here if you wish.

 

  
     
   
Inside Transfiguration