NEWS: Restoration of the windows of the Basilica Source: Www.albadetormesaldia.es
In the first phase have been renovated four pieces that are fitted with double glazing. Interior. It works of stone and begin the refurbishment of the roof of the chapel.
Although the works would involve the construction of the crossing and continuing the project to complete the works of the basilica was halted a year ago, are the inner workings of the beds of Villamayor and the first phase restoration of the windows of the temple, whose installation work began yesterday in the chapel of the Sacred Heart.
In this first phase, four windows have been restored belonging to the side street next to the Fallen for the Fatherland. The works are covered by the glassmaker Omar Pablo Ruiz, who explained to albadetormesaldia.es initially dismantled the original stained glass windows facing due to "an advanced state of deterioration that had both props like glass."
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confirmed, the manager of installation and restoration, Omar Pablo, "the windows were cleaned with deionized water, removing debris pollution, the pieces have been glued Broken glass and used similar to the parts that were not. " Much of the windows were damaged by physical shock or by the action of the weather, because nothing protected them. From now on, the new facility has a protective glass that will protect the windows of both factors.
First, the double-glazing creates an air chamber that provides outside air ventilation to the windows and avoid suffering the humidity above to be directly in contact with the interior. In addition, it protects against possible release outside these works of art, that more than one occasion has been targeted of the Vandals. The new transparent glazing also allows the passage of light, so that the windows can look its best seen from inside.
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Restorers have tried to have a detail with the Diocese of Salamanca and the temple albense donating a circular window with a diameter of 1.5 meters representing the figure of God as Majesty to be located in one of the small windows of the Basilica. The installation of windows, in homage to Christian spirituality through women's contribution and foundations of the Holy, paralyzed with the works.
As for the installation of windows in the apse and the altar, nothing is known. Everything seems to depend on the financing for completion of works. Since it will resume construction of the temple and its subsequent suspension, the idea of \u200b\u200bthe Diocese was to make the Basilica a tribute to women throughout history have emerged as summits of Christian spirituality. In 2008, Sánchez Vaquero explained that when completed, the Basilica of Santa Teresa is "a unique example in the world in recognition of the excellence of those women who, like Santa Teresa, have a decisive role in the spirituality of the Church. " For this, the Cowboy himself visited some of the world's most important temples devoted to the saints to carry out a selection that "offers a modern and unique idea to recognize and celebrate the influence of women." This excitement will take place through the colorful stained glass decoration. The project promoted by Sánchez Vaquero difference between two areas. Until the cruise, will be devoted to each foundation convent of Santa Teresa de Jesús: San Jose de las Madres, Medina, Valladolid, Toledo, Salamanca, Segovia, Palencia, Soria and Burgos. While the fifteen windows in the area of \u200b\u200bthe altar will be ambulatory and for other women who have written in capital letters your name in history, chosen with an international standard and most ecumenical.
Among the saints who will be honored in Alba, is St. Scholastica, sister of the Italian saint San Benito. Italy is also represented through the figure of Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church's second after their own Santa Teresa, and Santa Clara de Asis, co-founder of the Franciscan spirit of poverty. Santa Brigida, the most influential religious in Scandinavia, St. Hedwig, founder of the Faculty of Theology in Krakow in the XIV century, Juliana of Cornillon, driving Belgian holy procession Corpus Christi, St. Therese of Lisieux, Edith Stein, who died in the Nazi horrors of Auschwitz and Santa Rosa de Lima, the first Catholic saint on the other side of the Atlantic, will be another of the women present.
