Location: South aisle, center left.
Studio: Charles J. Connick, Boston, Massachusetts.
Memorial Inscription: In loving memory of Wilbur Fisk Corliss, a Trustee of this Church, 1906 - 1923, Born October 5, 1841, Died January 28, 1928. (Mr. Corliss was the father of Charles Corliss and Florence Corliss Lamont.) Date: 1933.

In the quatrefoil at the peak of the second Gospel Window sits Saint Mark, holding his open Gospel on his knee, his lion symbol beside him. While Matthew's window included scenes from the birth and youth of Christ, Mark's window shows scenes from the period of Christ's ministry. Some of the small figures in the medallion borders are symbols related to the medallion scenes and some are merely part of the grisaille design. (Start in lower left corner and read up the columns from left to right.)

Christ Sending Forth the Twelve—MARK 6:712. The twelve disciples gather around Christ who bids them go out, two by two, to preach and heal the sick. This occurs after Christ returns to Nazareth—a prophet without honor in His own country and home. A pilgrim starts his journey in the border.

Calling Matthew—MARK 2:14. A tax collector sits at his table receiving duty payments as Christ stops to bid him, "Follow Me," and he becomes a disciple. A winged man, symbol of St. Matthew, appears in the border.
Blessing the Children—MARK 10:13-16. This favorite story appears again as a mother brings her two children for Christ's blessing, "for of such is the Kingdom of God."

Fishers of Men—MARK 1:16-17. Simon and his brother Andrew fish from their boat in the Sea of Galilee as Christ stands on the shore and calls them to come be His disciples. In the border a St. Andrews cross and crossed keys identify Andrew and Peter.

The Transfiguration—MARK 9: 2-10. Christ stands on the mountain top, a shining cloud above His head. Moses with the tablets of the law and Elias the Prophet stand beside Him, and the disciples Peter, James and John kneel at His feet as a Voice speaks from the cloud, "This is my Beloved Son." The symbol of the Hand of God shines at the top of the border.

The Widow's Mite—MARK 12:41-44. Christ sits in the Temple near the collection box and watches the poor widow put in the mite that represented so great a gift from her small store. In the border a pelican, symbol of sacrifice, pecks her breast to feed her young.

Healing the Man with Palsy—MARK 2: 3-5. Christ bends over the sick man, lying on his bed, and above their heads we see the roof-top and the faithful friends who had lowered the man to avoid the crowds.

Stilling the Tempest—MARK 4:36-41. The poor frightened disciples toss in their little boat on the stormy sea but Christ stands and calms the wind, "Peace, be still." In the border the Crown and Sceptre and a docile lion symbolize Christ's power over all.

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