Save Trinity's Historic Rose Window
- To preserve the legacy of the United Empire Loyalists and the work of the architect and shipwrights who left an abiding memorial to the glory of God and to the perseverance of the early settlers.
- Save Trinity's Historic Rose Window
- Trinity Anglican Church
- Trinity Anglican Church, Digby, Nova Scotia
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Trinity’s congregation take pride in the church’s designation as a National Historic Site, as well as their stewardship of a beautiful, living place of worship and community venue. Maintaining the structural integrity of a 150-year old building has been both a blessing and an overwhelming challenge.
Anyone who appreciates a beautiful historic venue, both acoustically pleasing and tranquil, is invited to vote to “Save the Historic Rose Window.” Saving this window, often called the Children’s Window and funded in part by Sunday School scholars, will protect the integrity of the south wall and entire structure.
Along with the love shown by local residents and the goodwill of people in Canada and abroad, each vote for “Save the Historic Rose Window” encourages Trinity’s congregation in their commitment to this National Historic Site. Winning the Next Great Save competition will benefit future generations who appreciate Canada’s built heritage. -
Situated prominently above Digby’s famous harbour with its world-renowned scallop fleet, Trinity Anglican Church has been a landmark since it was built in 1878. Looking from the wharf to see its steeple rising above the trees, Trinity is a testament to the history and beauty of the town. As Digby’s Mayor Mike Bartlett said recently, “Trinity Anglican Church is one of Digby’s most significant and enduring historic landmarks...Preserving Trinity Anglican Church is not only important to its congregation, but to the broader Digby community. The building stands as a tangible link to our early settlement history and contributes to Digby’s heritage landscape, tourism appeal, and community identity. Support through Canada’s Next Great Save would play a meaningful role in ensuring this nationally significant structure can be protected and enjoyed for generations to come.” Dependent upon repairs to ensure safety and building integrity, church tours for visitors and locals will resume in Summer 2026. Musical recitals and concerts will be planned throughout the year.
As a place of worship, a concert venue with rich acoustics, and a gathering place, Trinity has served the community since the arrival of the first Loyalist settlers in 1783. - Trinity’s Historic Rose Window is a prominent feature on the south wall of our church, Trinity Anglican, in the town of Digby, Nova Scotia. The Anglican parish has a long history. In 1783, under the direction of Royal Navy Admiral Robert Digby, 1300 United Empire Loyalists, refugees from the American Revolution who remained loyal to the British Crown, arrived in this area. In 1791 they built a church that served the Anglican community for nearly one hundred years. On July 3, 1878, the cornerstone was laid for our present church. The Rector, Rev. John Ambrose, journeyed to England to raise funds for its construction. While there, he purchased and arranged shipment for the stained-glass Rose Window. Rev. Ambrose called it “The Children’s Window” because it illustrates the gospel story of Christ blessing the children. The Rose Window is one of the most spectacular stained-glass pieces in Trinity, a Gothic Revival building designed by the outstanding American architect Stephen C. Earle and designated a National Historic Site in 1990. Plaster on the inside and wooden clapboards on the outside have deteriorated and the window is now at risk. Please vote to save Trinity’s Historic Rose Window.
- https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=263
