The Studley (Circle) Window of Christ Church Episcopal in Rolla which is installed at the top of the wall behind the altar is the original Circular Window as installed in the church built in 1950-51.

The window was a gift of parishioner George David Studley in memory of his beloved wife, Martha Price Studley, and other members of his family.

Since the window is in the North where the architectural features of the building prevents the entrance of sufficient natural light, auxiliary lighting has been installed behind the window.

The original design, drawn by Mr. Emil Frei and Mr. Robert Harmon, of Emil Frei Associates of St. Louis, was approved by the Diocesan Committee on Ecclesiastical Arts and approved by the Rector and Vestry of Christ Church.

The design is in rich blue and red colors and exemplifies by a triangle the Doctrine of the Holy TrinŽity.

At the top angle is the Hand, representing God the Father, and at the two lower angles are the Chi Rho, representing Christ, and the Dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit. On the periŽphery are waves signifying darkness that is being dispelled by the light that comes from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, the Three-in-One.

This Design, Mr. Frei stated, is an ancient one well known among ecclesiastical artists. Its traditional character will ever remind us of the changeless features of our Christian Faith as expressed in the Anglican Communion.

The Window was removed, cleaned and strengthened by Emil Frei Associates and re-installed in its new location over the Altar during construction in 2003.