"The Reformation"
Luther at Worms (1521) is the central figure.
On his left sits the Emperor Charles V. The crown on the coat of arms
is that of the Holy Roman Empire. The Luther Gate at Worms is shown, recalling
Luther's statement, "I will enter Worms under the Banner of Christ
against the Gates of Hell." On the right is the door of the Castle
Church at Wittenberg and the date of his Proclamation which was nailed
upon the door.
In the lower portion of the window are the visages of Melancthon, Zwingli,
and Calvin. In the upper portion of the window is a goose in flames and
a swan, symbolizing the legendary statement of John Hus, "You may
kill me because I am only a goose, but God will send a swan (Luther) and
you cannot destroy him."
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