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Process ‘un-Christian’ claim Cathedral supporters

Friday, September 13th, 2013

Supporters of the restoration of the quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral say they are disgusted at the Anglican Church’s choice of a modern replacement, and are calling the decision making process un-Christian.

The Anglican Church has decided to demolish the 149-year-old building and replace it with a modern, contemporary design.

The Christchurch diocese says it was informed by Church Property Trustees on Friday that it has chosen a contemporary design for a new cathedral.

Bishop Victoria Matthews says the plans will be drawn by architects Warren and Mahoney and will be subject to the budgetary constraints of the Cathedral Trust. Continue reading

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