Cathedral demolition not an option

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

Philip Burdon says he was grateful to see Anglican Church officials show their apparent willingness to consider a more reflective and inclusive approach to the Christ Church Cathedral debate.

Until now the church officials have single-mindedly advocated for the demolition of the cathedral and its replacement with a contemporary design on the basis of the impracticality of restoration, cost of repair and liturgical inconvenience of the current building. Continue reading

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