sanctuary sacred space
The Sanctuary cannot ”induce” in anyone a spiritual experience The sanctuary is recognition in brick, stone, and marble a “Spiritual Awakening”. It is a collective memory of 1000’s of mystical moments Reference: Sanctuary. Vol1. plate D1. Geometry	1988: Saint Peter’s Rome The misty light streaming through the high stained glass windows have created an amber glow that has invaded everything: the walls, statues, the shades and shadows, the people standing and sitting- even me. I have lost myself in a moment of contemplation. The visitors, people of every hue and color under the heavens, are unaware of this holy and sacred place and the silent prayers of the centuries that continue to echo throughout this enchanting space. Many wander about pausing to admire a painting, a symbol, a statute, St. Peter’s tomb, staring into 2000 years of the history of art and architecture: a special place. Ah! St. Peter! You have been crowned by singing bells, clothed in votive lights, candles and tapestries, and given eyes of shrines and altars designed to keep me awake this night! We are given a glimpse of the divine within the order, delight, and wonder of the universe. We sense and smell God in sacred places knowing that religions cannot and do not “create” holy places. But, as we have learned: rites and rituals and sacred space can be “consecrated” to acknowledge God in time and place where we are in harmony with the Cosmic Image: THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE SACRED	35 The Church is the most important place in the life of the true believer. The Church building is: The place of privilege. Where dedicated People encounter Christ. The physical place is a Symbol of that meeting: The meeting place, where Liturgical Time meetsThe Liturgy of Eternity.
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