This stained glass window, designed by Henry Holiday and made by James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars Glass) in 1891, forms part of the exquisite series in Salisbury Cathedral depicting notable women of the Bible. Like the companion panels of Sarah and Hannah, it combines refined artistry with devotional symbolism, presenting Ruth and Esther as exemplars of faith, courage, and virtue.
Ruth Theme Pages
A Moabite woman and central figure in the biblical Book of Ruth. Known for her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi, she becomes the great-grandmother of King David, symbolizing faithfulness, inclusion, and divine providence in the Hebrew Bible.
