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Charles Borromeo and Catholic Tradition By Matthew E. Gallegos |
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The cardinal saint who codified the canons of Catholic church architecture
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While the Tridentine documents contained few specific directives regarding the design of Catholic churches in the context of the Protestant Reformation, the Council of Trent affirmed the authority of tradition in all matters related to Christianity. It was in that context that one of the main participants in the Council wrote a summation of the Church's tradition regarding the design of Catholic churches.
In light of the two most recent documents regarding the design of Catholic churches in the United States, "Environment and Art in Catholic Worship" (1978) and "Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship" (2000), it is useful to revisit the understanding of Church tradition that existed prior to their publication.1
Charles Borromeo (1538-1584), whom the Catholic Church recognizes as a saint, published a summary of Catholic traditions...
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