Pope to Declare Gaudi's Church of the Sagrada Familia a Basilica

[Catholic_Press]

BARCELONA, Spain, JULY 23, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In addition to blessing the Church of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Benedict XVI will proclaim Antoni Gaudi’s church a basilica.

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[Dale_M]

Hooray! Its a beautiful church, one that has been decades in the building. It is, and will be, an architectural landmark.

erm… but what is the significance of a church being named a basilica?

 

[The_Scott]

Hooray! Its a beautiful church, one that has been decades in the building. It is, and will be, an architectural landmark.

erm… but what is the significance of a church being named a basilica?

Dale,
here’s a link that tells the difference between a cathedral, shrine, and basilica. It’s a great website that adds a touch of humor.

mentalfloss.com/difference/cathedral-vs-basilica-vs-shrine/

 

[Dale_M]

Thanks Scott! That clears up two mysteries for me, actually. I recently learned that one of my former parishes has been turned into a shrine by some religious order. It amazed me because the church’s interior was about as plain as they come. I’m still not sure why it was selected, but at least I know what it means.