tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14011761.post7769136427046227943..comments2023-11-05T16:19:05.197+08:00Comments on Unam Sanctam: First Catholic Church in QatarAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356738924839809045noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14011761.post-18383356831359869832008-03-22T12:27:00.000+08:002008-03-22T12:27:00.000+08:00It looked like an Armenian priest in the backgroun...It looked like an Armenian priest in the background of one of the photos. Although some of the Egyptian priests also have the dark colors and the unique head covering (unique from a Western perspective)<BR/>I know there are some Armenian Christians still in Iran.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14011761.post-42956366247541319832008-03-22T01:22:00.000+08:002008-03-22T01:22:00.000+08:00I too would love nothing better then plonking Notr...I too would love nothing better then plonking Notre Dame into the desert. But that's not possible.<BR/><BR/>Well, it's always easier to add stuff such as statues once you actually have a Church to add stuff to. Yeah, Jeffrey, I agree that the design is rather good, given the circumstances and sensitivities involved. It looks dignified.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356738924839809045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14011761.post-18736578444962863502008-03-21T20:44:00.000+08:002008-03-21T20:44:00.000+08:00I'm afraid statues would have been a very bad idea...I'm afraid statues would have been a very bad idea, given the location and circumstances. <BR/>The very fact that it exists makes it beautiful, but the design is very good.Jeffrey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669565372315999650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14011761.post-64283597770514679742008-03-21T13:54:00.000+08:002008-03-21T13:54:00.000+08:00I am very happy for the people living in Qatar.Tha...I am very happy for the people living in Qatar.<BR/>Thank God.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to be negative of such a great thing, and I understand the sensitivities of the external architecture, but with all due respect I was underwhelmed by the internal architecture. I like the Traditional High Altar and more decorative statuary etc.<BR/><BR/>But again, I am happy and thankful.<BR/><BR/>May this Church bring many Blessings to the People of Qatar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com