All Saints' Cathedral is home to over 800 square feet of stained glass on the East and North sides of the Cathedral (this does not include the stained glass on the West side above the Standing Stones Chapel).
The windows contain images of a Biblical story in the top section and then a smaller square window underneath with the dedication and images of personal significance for the donors. These include items like family crests, buildings or places with significance, or other historical images that connect to individuals of the Cathedral over the years.
These windows have been darkened to make them appear older than they actually are. The earliest of these windows were installed in 1956 and some date as recently as 1980. They were designed by Robert McCausland Limited from Ontario.
When the Narthex was constructed, the windows on the North side of the building were no longer lit by sunlight. Lighting was installed behind these windows in 1994 and that lighting was given in thanksgiving from the Bocock family in memory of Emily Bocock.
Information about each window or set of windows may be found below.
This window was installed in memory of the Right Reverend Henry Allen Gray, the first rector of All Saints’ Cathedral and also the first Bishop of the Diocese of Edmonton, and his wife, Georgina Wibby. The window shows Jesus in the middle panel with Mary on the left and John on the right. The inscription reads, "My peace I give unto you."
The window shows images of Jesus (in the centre) with Mary on the left and John on the right. The inscription says: “My peace I give unto you.” In the centre lower panel, there is the image of a miter, the headdress worn by the Bishop. The elements of the Eucharist, bread and wine, are shown to the right and left of the miter.
The East windows had external lighting installed in 1973 so that those windows can be lit for evening services. The lighting of those windows was given by E. Driscoll and R.H. Driscoll in Thanksgiving to God and in memory of Alfred and Margaret Driscoll and Aileen.
Starting from the left, the windows are as follows:
- Ascension of the Lord: Designed and installed in 1976. Contains the inscription, "Lo I am with you Alway." Dedicated in the memory of Alic MacDonald Trendell D.D., Rector of All Saints' Cathedral from 1940-1950 and first Dean of the Diocese of Edmonton in 1943.
- Walk to Emmaus: Designed and installed in 1970. Contains the inscription, "He talked with us by the way." Dedicated in the loving memory of Robert and Elizabeth Mays.
- Easter Morning: Designed and installed in 1966. Contains the inscription, "He is risen, He is not here." Dedicated in the loving memory of Joseph Henry and Margaret Drummond Morris.
- Crucifixion of the Lord: Designed and installed in 1980. Dedicated in loving memory of Anne Margaret Kingston and Richard Kingston. Contains the inscriptions, "Share your Blessing" and "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
- Triumphal Entry: Designed and installed in 1980. Dedicated in loving memory of Fanny Elise Bocock and Ernest William Bocock. Contains the inscriptions, "Faith, love, and courage" and "Hosanna in the highest."
Starting from the left, the windows are as follows:
- Calling of the Disciples (Two Windows): Designed and installed in 1956. Contains the inscription, "Straightway they left their nets." Dedicated to the glory of God and in memory of Ethel Bate Kirkpatrick and George Robert Foster Kirkpatrick.
- Martha: Designed and installed in 1956. Dedicated to the glory of God and with deep thankfulness for the service of faithful women.
- Christ Appearing to Mary (Two Windows): Designed and installed in 1956. Contains the inscription, "She turned herself and said unto him 'Master.'" Dedicated to the glory of God and in memory of Richard Secord and his wife Annie.
Of note in the dedication pane of the centre section are images of "faithful women" of the church as well as a general store (seen below).
Starting from the left, the windows are as follows:
- The Annunciation of Mary: Designed and installed in 1967. Contains the inscription, "Blessed art thou among women." Dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Laurence W. de. B. Winslow and Janet Marion Winslow. Lower window contains the inscription, "I will not leave you comfortless."
- The Angel Visits Mary: Designed and installed in 1971. Contains the inscription, "Mary said, 'My soul doth magnify the Lord.'" Dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of William E. Hansford.
- The Presentation of the Lord: Designed and installed in 1963. Contains the inscription, "Mine eyes have seen Thy salvation." Dedicated to the glory of God to the little helpers of the Diocese of Edmonton.
- The Baptism of the Lord: Designed and installed in 1971. Contains the inscription, "This is my beloved Son." Dedicated in the loving memory of Girvin Walker.
- Christ in Carpenter's Shop: Designed and installed in 1966. Contains the inscription, "And the grace of God was upon him."
This window designed and installed in 1956 and contains the inscription, "I am the Light of the World." This window is located high above most of the other windows of the Cathedral.
Starting from the left, the windows are as follows:
- The Supper at Emmaus: Designed and installed in 1963. Dedicated to the glory of God - a gift of love and thanksgiving to All Saints' Cathedral from Helen McHugh Sheldon. Contains the inscription, "So he went in to stay with them. And when he had sat down with them at table, he took bread, and said the blessing. He broke the bread and offered it to them."
- Christ the Good Shepherd: Designed and installed in 1956. Contains the inscription, "The Lord is My Shepherd."Dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ernest Wilson Sheldon, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Alberta.
- The Boy Christ in the Temple: Designed and installed in 1956. Contains the inscription, "Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business." Dedicated to the glory of God and in happy remembrance of Canon Frederick Anthony and Henrietta Lefroy also Lt. Col. Bryce Johnson and Esther Kincaid Saunders U.E. The lower panel includes images and inscriptions for St. George's in the Pines in Banff and the Gloucester Cathedral.
- Jesus in the Garden: Designed and installed in 1956. Contains the inscription, "Thy will be done." Dedicated to the honour and glory of God and in loving memory of Arthur Herbert Petch and Adelaide Mary Petch.
- Christ with Chalice: Designed and installed in 1965. Contains the inscription, "This do in remembrance of me." Dedicated in memory of Therese Fraser MacDonald for over 50 years a devoted member of this congregation and John Kenneth MacDonald K.C.
These five windows are the Nativity windows and they were designed and installed in 1956. These windows are dedicated to members of the Griesbach Family. Starting at the left, the dedications are a follows:
- Arthur Henry Griesbach - First enlisted member of the Northwest Mounted Police. This window also includes the crest of the Northwest Mounted Police.
- (Centre Three Windows) To the glory of God and in ever living memory of Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Henry Griesbach and his wife Emmaline Maria Griesbach. Also in memory of Major General William Antribus Griesbach C.B. CM. G. D.S.O., V.D. Placed by his wife Janet Scott McDonald Griesbach.
- William Antribus Griesbach - Founder of the 49th Battalion Edmonton Regiment.