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To: Morgana

So they rebuilt it in 1100 AD, or so, you say? Who knew the muzzies invented cinder blocks that far back? Those are modern materials in that rubble pile. And it’s claimed the Israelis missed a target? Yup, sure-—tell me again who was hiding in the place?


11 posted on 10/20/2023 3:53:10 PM PDT by OldWarBaby
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To: OldWarBaby

Some parts of the church date to the Crusader Period, but most of the structure dates to the 19th century. Lot of places in Israel like that.


31 posted on 10/20/2023 4:14:16 PM PDT by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: OldWarBaby
OWB. "the destroyed annex of the Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church, the oldest church still in use in Gaza."

Your church has a building program, doesn't it? does it include modern materials? Well their Annex was built in modern times. Compare the upgrades to Chartres Cathedral:

Chartres Cathedral

"The present cathedral was constructed on the foundations of the earlier church and consecrated in 1260. ...snip...Several alterations have been made to the cathedral. The northwest tower’s distinctive spire, for example, was added in the early 1500s. Chartres emerged with relatively little damage from the political and religious upheavals of the 16th century and sustained less damage than most cathedrals during the French Revolution (1787–99). After a fire damaged the roof in 1836, a series of restorations were carried out during the 19th century."

Why should this church be any different?

45 posted on 10/20/2023 4:48:27 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission
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