The Sainte-Chappel was built in 1238 and is hailed as one of the "greatest architectural masterpieces" of the western world. The 15 50' high stained glass windows portray over 1000 scenes from the Bible. It was built by King Louis IX to house the crown of thorns and fragments of Christ's cross. As I pondered the magificence of the building housing the relics, it provided a time to personally reflect on the presence of Christ in my own "temple."
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I LOVE THE ARCHITECTURE! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT IN PERSON!
MEGAN
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