Re: Re: reorganisation and destruction of irish catholic churches

Another desastre that should not be forgotten is the 1972 fire at nantes Cathedral.

“On 28 January 1972, a gigantic fire started on the roof. Firemen managed to bring it under control, but the timber frame was severely damaged and many other damages were inflicted. This event led to what was undoubtedly the most complete interior restoration of a cathedral in France.

The interior as restored:

I do not believe that there was any proposition by the French government to replace Nantes Cathedral with an exercise in modern architecture.

The loss of the original glass -in part destroyed during the war- was however unfortunate.