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on_holy_groundIt had changed so many times over the years, that it no longer resembled the original building that had once stood in it’s place. And indeed, it was not the original building at all, as that had been destroyed by the Normans sometime late in the 9th century. The current incarnation had not been built until towards the end of the 12th century, but it too had seen a great many changes as time had passed.
Originally, the new incarnation had been done in the Gothic style that was prevalent during that period in history, and eventually it had the good fortune to be a central part of the University of Paris. It had enjoyed many years as a place were classes and assemblies had been held within it’s walls, as well as being the parish church for many of the masters and students. Eventually though, the university had moved away from the area and left the small church to it’s own devices once again, and neglect as well as damage by riots took it’s toll.
In the mid 17th century, several portions of the church had to be torn down, and a neoclassical façade was put up in their place. During the French Revolution, the church was seized by the state, and turned into a salt warehouse. Later on, it was used for a time by the Hôtel Dieu as a mortuary chapel and place for infant baptisms, and the Augustinian Sisters took their vows before its high alters.
During its many years of service it had been deconsecrated several times, and had almost been torn down to make way for urban renewal before it was declared a historic monument. For a time, the city even considered turning the old building into some sort of museum. However, in the late 19th century it was reconsecrated and assigned to the Melkites, in whose possession it still remains.
None of this however was the reason that St. Julien’s was the place that Darius had always felt the most comfortable, and why he considered it to be the place he would stay until his time on this earth ended. The changing face of the church meant little to him, as it was sense of peace and well being that it had always given to him that made it a home.
A home that one-day would no longer contain his person, but that would contain his soul for all eternity.
OOC: The information on St. Julien le Pauvre was taken from this excellent website. I used the actual historical information on this church as it was the one used as Darius' church in the series.
Originally, the new incarnation had been done in the Gothic style that was prevalent during that period in history, and eventually it had the good fortune to be a central part of the University of Paris. It had enjoyed many years as a place were classes and assemblies had been held within it’s walls, as well as being the parish church for many of the masters and students. Eventually though, the university had moved away from the area and left the small church to it’s own devices once again, and neglect as well as damage by riots took it’s toll.
In the mid 17th century, several portions of the church had to be torn down, and a neoclassical façade was put up in their place. During the French Revolution, the church was seized by the state, and turned into a salt warehouse. Later on, it was used for a time by the Hôtel Dieu as a mortuary chapel and place for infant baptisms, and the Augustinian Sisters took their vows before its high alters.
During its many years of service it had been deconsecrated several times, and had almost been torn down to make way for urban renewal before it was declared a historic monument. For a time, the city even considered turning the old building into some sort of museum. However, in the late 19th century it was reconsecrated and assigned to the Melkites, in whose possession it still remains.
None of this however was the reason that St. Julien’s was the place that Darius had always felt the most comfortable, and why he considered it to be the place he would stay until his time on this earth ended. The changing face of the church meant little to him, as it was sense of peace and well being that it had always given to him that made it a home.
A home that one-day would no longer contain his person, but that would contain his soul for all eternity.
OOC: The information on St. Julien le Pauvre was taken from this excellent website. I used the actual historical information on this church as it was the one used as Darius' church in the series.
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Date: 2006-03-20 04:08 am (UTC)literally for a timeso perhaps there is something to that in a completely nonliteral sense.no subject
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Date: 2006-03-24 12:50 am (UTC)Eventhough I screwed up and let that thread slip away. *hangs head*
This was thoughtfully done and I really liked the last lines, they were moving.
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Date: 2006-03-24 05:36 am (UTC)And don't worry about it, RL is a pain during the best of times. I'm sure they will talk again about it, especially now that Korda may be teaching Aidan. ;)
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Date: 2006-03-25 08:31 pm (UTC)Yeah, well one never knows about these things. *g* I'm not sure what will happen but regardless of that, Korda would really like to bring Cee, if she agrees to come, to Darius' church to see it and mostly to meet him, once they return from Rio
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