This what I wrote about that. I think it is accurate. That is because of the history of the church. The church was built on the grounds of a church that had been built in the 4th century. The first church was built in memory of Steven, the first martyr in the Christian faith.

In the year 1160, it was decided to build a larger church. It was decided to be built in the Gothic style that was popular in that time. The building was finished in 1345. Almost 200 years.

@Lorelee Okay, the church was built on the grounds of a church that had been built in the fourth century. Right now it's the twenty-first century. That's 1700 years, not 6000. 6000 years would put it around the time of Noah's flood – problematic.

"Doesn't that mean it shouldn't be rebuilt? If it was built on the backs of poor people? That was 6000 years ago. And no one is asking poor people to donate money to it now, the very rich people of the world are the ones donating. That is kind of a beautiful thing. A fresh start."

@Wordmage yep found it and fixed it. 600, not 6000. got I had said something about the years again at the end. Thanks for the catch

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