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