Interesting observation, Brenda. It does suggest, at the least, that to the (conditioned?) psyche (modern or medieval), certain spaces simply ARE sacred. Hence perhaps some of the impact of, eg, Fountains? And perhaps to the habit of building Christian churces above (desacralized? desecrated?) pagan sites?
And concerning Cathars: I was under the impression that they did not have churches in the physical sense of a building, so nothing to desacralize/ deconsecrate/ desecrate. A sacred structure would rather go against the concept of the material world being intrisically unholy, would it not?
TGD
>>Deconsecration is done in a spirit of sorrow and reverence.
>>I am not sure if it works.
>>A number of deconsecrated churches and chapels have become restaurants or
private houses. I went to one in Chichester that had become a wine bar, and
felt distinctly uneasy all the time I was there - and as for using the
facilities ....!!!!!.
Brenda M.C.
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