Exploring Beautiful Stained Glass Churches in The South

By Martin Faith Religious & Church Stained Glass Comments Off

There’s no way to deny the charm and beauty of church stained glass. Once you look upon stained glass, it instantly captures your attention. The beautiful colors and images are make it hard to look away from it.

For centuries, stained glass windows have been popular in religious architecture. Ancient cathedrals across the globe house beautiful stained glass masterpieces that have been expertly planned and crafted. However, you don’t have to go far to see stunning examples of stained glass. It can be found right here, in Texas and the Southern US.

Stunning Churches in the South with Stained Glass

Here are some of the most stunning churches in the Southern U.S. with stained glass windows:

1. Annie Pfeiffer Chapel
One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, is a stunning chapel located on the Florida Southern College campus. Wright put his own spin on traditional church stained glass by creating a “stained glass like” mosaic of concrete textiles embedded with pieces of colored glass.

2. Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel
The stained glass in the Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel has made it one of the most popular wedding venues in the South. The stained glass windows exhibit beautiful geometric pieces of glass in an array of brilliant colors. Not only are they stunning to look at, but they also serve as a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos.

3. Christ Church Episcopal
The Christ Church Episcopal contains a set of gorgeous arched stained glass windows. Intricately detailed and exquisite, these stained glass windows illuminate the church with color, light, and beauty.

Contact Us for Church Stained Glass in Austin

If you are interested in installing custom stained glass in your Austin church, feel free to contact our office. We would love the opportunity to learn more about your church’s needs and create a beautiful stained glass window for your building.

Martin Faith

Martin Faith is a talented artisan, businessman, and collector of rare and antique stained glass windows. After moving to the United States from Scotland, Martin opened up his own studio which produces custom, handmade stained glass. He and his team have produced over 50,000 stained and leaded glass windows for over 12,000 customers of various styles including Art Noveau, Art Deco, Mission, Prairie, Greene & Greene, contemporary, and beveled glass. Martin's areas of expertise range widely and include historic glass preservation, religious stained glass, and restoration. His work adorns the walls of homes, businesses, and churches all throughout the city of Austin and the surrounding area.