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yellowdogintexas

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48. I dislike modern churches immensely.

Wed Apr 17, 2019, 11:44 AM

Apr 2019

Our church is built in the Gothic style and resembles Notre Dame somewhat. Big square bell towers, one taller than the other though, three entrances like Notre Dame etc. Ground was broken in 1929 and it has had two restorations of the sanctuary and some annexes built. The additions were designed to blend seamlessly into the originals. The last sanctuary update did put a modern flair but only in the floor area at the very front of the church. New slate tilework, portable communion rails ( handy for when we host concerts with chamber orchestras, etc.) Some of it was done to accomodate the new organ we installed a few years ago.

The first time I walked into the sanctuary, I was just stunned with its grace and beauty. I would be appalled if those damn screens so many new churches install every show up in the sanctuary - I hate them with a passion. I think the congregaton would revolt!

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/mourners-attend-the-funeral-service-for-jim-wright-the-news-photo/473000718

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/98516310575124342/?lp=true

I have seen one fairly modern church that I liked: Boston Avenue UMC in Tulsa. It is pure Art Deco and is gorgeous.

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Astonishing! The 13th Century Rose stained glass windows at Notre Dame, are intact! [View all] Siwsan Apr 2019 OP

Wow! That's incredible! renate Apr 2019 #1

This a bit of good news and I hope an omen. marble falls Apr 2019 #2

I found an article listing what's been saved, and what they are still searching for. Siwsan Apr 2019 #5

I was really amazed how much they got out. That there's more that will be saved is a blessing. marble falls Apr 2019 #7

No doubt, people took no consideration for their own safety, to save what they could Siwsan Apr 2019 #8

I understand that fire fighters were inside fighting the fire in the roof. That took courage. marble falls Apr 2019 #57

It was probably fortunate they were doing renovations forgotmylogin Apr 2019 #52

Some were being held in high security locations away from the ND. What if the crypts filled with ... marble falls Apr 2019 #58

Thanks. Silver Gaia Apr 2019 #34

The fire was mostly above the windows unc70 Apr 2019 #3

From what I read, the fear was that they could explode (or implode?) Siwsan Apr 2019 #6

I'm an organ curator and care for a very large leaded glass window as well. defacto7 Apr 2019 #19

I just received an email from one of the organists defacto7 Apr 2019 #25

That's wonderful news!! Siwsan Apr 2019 #26

Sometimes terrible things like this bring people together defacto7 Apr 2019 #29

I've heard the Choir division may have some water damage TrogL Apr 2019 #55

I heard something on the net to that effect but it wasn't mentioned defacto7 Apr 2019 #59

These images of Notre Dame are making me choke up. LisaM Apr 2019 #4

When ever I'm in one of these ancient buildings, I marvel at the skills it took to build them Siwsan Apr 2019 #9

It was built with love by human hands 8 centuries ago lostnfound Apr 2019 #11

seemingly timeless wonders in our oh-so short-timed live. Raster Apr 2019 #14

I am still choked up. I have never been to Paris, however, it is on my bucket list... Raster Apr 2019 #13

I don't know why, but I was crying, too Politicub Apr 2019 #35

The thing that got me was the video of all the people watching the fire and singing. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #51

they need to re lead those windows asap samnsara Apr 2019 #10

We should never listen to commentary during these horrific malaise Apr 2019 #12

True. Siwsan Apr 2019 #15

I never met anyone who experienced awe and a sense of sacredness in a modern church. Efilroft Sul Apr 2019 #17

And so much of the Notre Dame structure is still intact Siwsan Apr 2019 #18

Totally agree with your entire post. Efilroft Sul Apr 2019 #24

My family was Catholic artislife Apr 2019 #43

I can totally relate to your experience regarding the San Diego church. Efilroft Sul Apr 2019 #45

I can just see it artislife Apr 2019 #47

I dislike modern churches immensely. yellowdogintexas Apr 2019 #48

A lot of modern church architecture is awful. One exception is Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik, The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #53

I vote for restoring it exactly the way it was. BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #23

That is not possible but they can get it close and make it appear to be the same. sdfernando Apr 2019 #28

They won't be able to replace it but BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #30

I agree. Silver Gaia Apr 2019 #36

If it's part of you bucket list so you MUST go to the BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #37

Thanks. Silver Gaia Apr 2019 #41

Macron said that it should be complete in 5 years... BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #42

Absolutely! See: Dresden nt yellowdogintexas Apr 2019 #49

They will probably use modern materials to restore the roof, since The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #56

My inner pagan likes some of the free form tree canopy and Ngai Tahu meadowlander Apr 2019 #40

I think some of that was due to the many stained glass windows in Notre Dame. People speak of suffragette Apr 2019 #31

I Think They Were Actually Concerned... ProfessorGAC Apr 2019 #46

I did hours and hours of Y2K medical software testing in the early 'nineties... hunter Apr 2019 #61

They bravely put firefighters on the inside California_Republic Apr 2019 #16

A Miracle! dlk Apr 2019 #20

Wow! burrowowl Apr 2019 #21

needs much more heat to melt glass.or no tiffany lamps. pansypoo53219 Apr 2019 #39

Lead (which holds the glass together) melts at around 600 F. Dave Starsky Apr 2019 #44

with restoration, may have used a stronger allow, but yeah. lead is soft. pansypoo53219 Apr 2019 #60

Thank goodness! pazzyanne Apr 2019 #22

The organ DID survive. defacto7 Apr 2019 #27

That there is little water damage is amazing in itself. Very good news, indeed! suffragette Apr 2019 #32

Indeed! Monsieur Latry said.. defacto7 Apr 2019 #33

Dusty - now that's some understatement. suffragette Apr 2019 #38

The Great division is fine. The Choir division has some water damage TrogL Apr 2019 #54

Wow!! Pisces Apr 2019 #50