CHRIST CHURCH BANGKOK: THE COLIN BRITTON MEMORIAL WINDOWS

North side: from the west end (original cross) to the east end, near the altar (eternal life)

Latin Cross This is the traditional shape used in Churches of the Faith.	St Andrews Cross Tradition says the Apostle Andrew died on this form of Cross, requesting that he be crucified on a cross unlike that of his Lord. It forms part of the Union Flag of the United Kingdom.	Patriarchal Cross Two horizontal arms, the upper one shorter than the lower. The upper represents the inscription over the head of our Lord on the Cross. The Cross of Lorraine, symbolic of France, is a Patriarchal Cross with the larger arm much lower. Colin's Mother is French.	Jerusalem or Crusader’s Cross This usually has four small crosses between the arms, the five crosses symbolizing the five wounds of our Lord on the cross. It was worn by Godfrey de Bouillon, first ruler of Jerusalem after the liberation from the Moslems.	Celtic Cross Or cross of lona, dates back to early centuries of Christianity in Britain and Ireland. It was said to have been taken from what is now Ireland to the island of lona by St Columba in the 6th Century.	Southern Cross One created by God Himself, the Southern Cross is probably the only cross representing the Southern Hemisphere. It appears on the flags of New Zealand and Australia. Colin's father was born in New Zealand (and the Vicar in Australia!).	The Crown and Cross Symbolizing Christ the King, they also point to the reward of the faithful, the life after death for those who believe in the crucified Saviour and who live a life of gratitude for this gift. "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give you the Crown of Life"(Rev 2:10)

South side: from the west end (simple, basic unadorned Christianity) to the east end , near the altar (full bloom of a Christ-filled life)

Greek Cross (St George’s Cross) This cross forms part of the Union Jack. Colin was British. Hippocrates, who wrote the Doctors’ Oath, was Greek.	Greek Cross Botonnee A beautiful “budded” cross. The moderate trefoil ends suggest the young or immature Christian, the budding Christian. So this cross is at the West end of the Church, where is always the entrance and the Font of Baptism.	Maltese Cross Consisting of four spear-heads with points together, this cross has accepted use today on Ambulances and medical first-aid facilities. It dates back to the days of the Crusades when the Order of the Hospitaliers used it for their emblem. They later made their headquarters in Malta.	Cross Pattee This resembles the Maltese Cross and is another beautiful form of cross widely used for medical and decorative purposes.	Canterbury Cross Symbolic of the Church of England and the emergent world Anglican Communion. The first Archbishop of Canterbury was St Augustine, from Rome, in 597 A.D.	The Cross Crosslet This is four Latin crosses joined at their bases. It represents Christianity spreading to the "four corners" of earth and is used when the Missionary idea in far-away places is expressed. Colin was here.	Latin Cross Fleuree This "f1owering"cross symbolizes the fully matured Christian, ready for the Crown of Life.

 Dedicated on Sunday 10 February 1991