Browsing by Subject "Ikenoue Christ Church (Tokyo, Japan)"
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Baptismal pool
The Baptismal pool reflects the early Christian Baptismal pools by its cross shape, reminding the baptized as descending with Christ into the grave and being raised to newness of life. Note the slots to catch overflow and ... -
Baptismal pool
Inside the entry is the Baptismal pool set against an abstract stained glass window, it's colors carrying the connotation of water and sacrificial blood. -
Church worship room
Reflecting contemporary liturgical thinking the congregation surrounds the table, while a simple stand for scripture denotes the place of proclamation. A Baptismal stand for sprinking would visibly complete the "means of ... -
Door pull
The door pull takes the form of a fish, an early Christian symbol, the acrostic for which was Jesus Christ God's Son Savior. -
Liturgical context
Note the windows which surround the congregation. Note also the strands supporting the small golden rectangles. -
Liturgical focus
The cross defined by the little golden rectangles reflects Pauline references to the glory of the cross.