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It is documented that stained glass windows have been used in Christian Churches since the fourth century. They reached their peak in the Middle Ages, when they were used to illustrate a biblical narrative as a means of teaching and meditation means for illiterate faithful

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To illustrate stories from the Holy Bible, & Church history for the worshippers.

Centuries ago, illiteracy was far more common, so early Christians got their Bible stories from looking at pictures.

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Stained glass windows were originally intended as works of art which would add to the beauty and glorification of churches, and other religious buildings (I've seen them in synagogues as well). They also serve less exalted decorative functions in other buildings.

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