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All beautiful Churches. Here are some of mine (Roman Catholic):
Albuquerque underwent a lot of growth during the, "Let's build the ugliest churches possible!" phase of the post-Vatican II spirit.I can't find any of my parish that I'd feel free to post (only friend's weddings on Facebook).
Could someone explain why this feels Anglican to me?
Quote from: WetCatechumen on June 01, 2011, 02:46:06 AMAlbuquerque underwent a lot of growth during the, "Let's build the ugliest churches possible!" phase of the post-Vatican II spirit.I can't find any of my parish that I'd feel free to post (only friend's weddings on Facebook).Don't feel so bad, a lot of Orthodox communities got caught up in the 'let's build the ugliest church possible' movement from the 1960's through around 1990 as well! Since I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, I think we ought to refrain from showing examples, but I do have a few in mind!
Quote from: podkarpatska on June 01, 2011, 10:19:57 AMQuote from: WetCatechumen on June 01, 2011, 02:46:06 AMAlbuquerque underwent a lot of growth during the, "Let's build the ugliest churches possible!" phase of the post-Vatican II spirit.I can't find any of my parish that I'd feel free to post (only friend's weddings on Facebook).Don't feel so bad, a lot of Orthodox communities got caught up in the 'let's build the ugliest church possible' movement from the 1960's through around 1990 as well! Since I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, I think we ought to refrain from showing examples, but I do have a few in mind! I can testify to that! In 1970, they had no icons in the Church except the iconostasis and one "Bogoroditsa of the Sign" behind the altar. everything was painted the ugliest shade of light green and white...yuck! But then in the late 80's, a priest came in, commisioned many icons, ripped up that gross carpet down to the beautiful wood, painted the walls white, hung HUGE icons with votive candels, and many smaller icons around them. It now looks like a small village Church from rural Russia in the 19th century. I think that nothing belongs in a Church but traditionalism, as seen in those BEAUTIFUL RC Churches up top .
That's magnificent! Where is it?-Far from my favorite church building in my city, but it's fine. It's my church, and I've been going there ever since I moved into the area.I don't live as close to it anymore, so when I'm not there, I'm usually here (especially on weekdays):
Quote from: lubeltri on May 31, 2011, 07:46:31 PMThat's magnificent! Where is it?-Far from my favorite church building in my city, but it's fine. It's my church, and I've been going there ever since I moved into the area.I don't live as close to it anymore, so when I'm not there, I'm usually here (especially on weekdays):Is that St. Clement's?
*photos*
Quote from: JimCBrooklyn on June 01, 2011, 07:25:42 PMQuote from: lubeltri on May 31, 2011, 07:46:31 PMThat's magnificent! Where is it?-Far from my favorite church building in my city, but it's fine. It's my church, and I've been going there ever since I moved into the area.I don't live as close to it anymore, so when I'm not there, I'm usually here (especially on weekdays):Is that St. Clement's?Yep, it's St. Clement's in Back Bay. You know it?
St. William's Catholic Church in Round Rock, TX. This is where I normally attend Mass. These pics are from my cell phone so not the best. The writing below the artwork reads "Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Here is the much more traditional looking church where I attend when I visit my friend in Chicago. This is St. Mary of the Lake. Love this building!
My parish
The Gesu in Rome. This is the mother Church of the Jesuits and one of my all time favorite RC Churches.