1644 Consecrated CHATEAU CHAPEL, REVEAL and RESTORATION planning - Journey to the Château, Ep. 113

In this week's Friday episode, Patrick and Stuart have a first reveal of the Château de Colombe chapel that was consecrated in 1644. Patron and volunteer Donna and her good friend Mary are visiting from the United States, and they ask to take on the cleaning and to help with planning for the future of the chapel.
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[@lorassorkin]

Not only is it absolutely wonderful to see the chapel, but of course, Donna and Mary did so much work to make it live again. As a fellow Kansas Citian, I'm proud of them!

[@normamurray4450]

What an honour for Donna and Mary to be given the opportunity to go through and clean your gorgeous little chapel!

[@edwardulrich1515]

Thank you, Donna and Mary! Upon seeing the Chapel, I was devastated until you performed a delicate ablution of the interior. Now, I have great hopes that Our Lady's Chapel can be saved. You not only have the gratitude of Stuart and Patrick, but the gratitude of myself and, I believe, countless viewers. Your dedication is appreciated and I look forward to seeing the ideas you all have in the restoration come to fruition. Patrick and Stuart, you are blessed to have such lovely friends. ❤

[@Poet1952]

Stuart‘s stained glass window will be great. The artist is in house.

[@murialpack5350]

Spiritual spaces like your little chapel contain the truest essence of humanity because it’s where the strongest emotions are expressed. And it resonates for centuries. Your little chapel is beautiful and I can’t wait to see it fully restored in the future! 😊

[@paris0551]

Wow, wow and wow, the chapel is beautiful, and what love and kindness your lovely volunteers showed to clean it so well. I was raised a Catholic and I think the long string, or wire that you think may have been for a light was probably for the Chancel light. Usually red, and lit by oil, the chancel light was kept burning as a sign of Christ’s presence, and you will always see it in consecrated churches and chapels. As the Priest would have had celebrated Mass with his back to the worshippers, there may have been a simple altar rail. Your plans sound perfect, and it will truly be a peaceful place to reflect, meditate and pray. Take care xx

[@sc0ttishlass]

Isn't the blue sky and gold stars usually on the coat of Maria as the Queen of the Heavens?

[@alannarae1961]

That chapel is gorgeous, thanks to Donna and Mary for all their hard work. I vote for chairs instead of pews as they will have a visual lightness in the space.

[@caroltoia7865]

Oh my god, excuse the pun, unbelievable what the ladies have uncovered in the little chapel, its absolutely beautiful. Ladies you are a treasure. Stuart and Patrick are blessed to have you spend a few days with them. Take care ❤

[@sidneylawson7767]

What generous friends to clean the chapel with such care. Very interesting. Beautiful. Thank you.

[@Karime70]

I just love peaple who are not scared to get down & dirty and get things done!!!

[@sallyflavell6221]

Such a dear little chapel and can imagine a blue ceiling with gold stars ⭐️🌟🌈 a lovely place to reflect and re charge for sure✨

[@user-pi7hq3of9v]

STUART - PATRICK: I'm addicted to your VLOG!... I'M LOVING IT!..thanks for your willingness to share your lives with us!.. love it. thanks, From Nashville TN USA

[@xXStephanieReginaXx]

Something that I thought of with how the Ave Maria is on both the door and the alter (and as someone raised Catholic), Catholic churches and shrines usually have a specific figure from Catholicism that they are dedicated to. For example the largest Catholic cathedral in the U.S. is the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C., so specifically dedicated to the Mother Mary. At La Lande their chapel is the chapel of St. Joseph. So I make a pretty educated guess that ya'lls chapel was dedicated to the Mother Mary. A very common art motif associated with the Mother Mary is the blue with the gold stars, her veil is often depicted a such in various imagery, so your holy water vessel is very appropriate. Also fun fact for the placement of your alter: if you go to a Catholic mass today the priest stands behind the alter facing out towards the congregation, however, historically mass was preformed with the priest facing their back to the congregation and what we know today started in the 1960s.

[@sethwaters8181]

So I remember back when you were hunting for a place and now I watching the replay of all my friends

[@sparrowfight5548]

What a lovely chapel. My husband thinks the sliding pulley on the roof may have been for a bell and the zig zag metal piece you found is part of a sickle.

[@ginny736]

What a great job the ladies did on that sweet chapel! It just gave me such a warm feeling to see that a place the early owners revered, held baptisms in, Sunday communions, and weddings and funerals was given some love and attention by these hardworking guests. I know it meant a lot to you too for them to take on a job you just didn’t have time nor energy for. ♥️

[@ellenpaasch4743]

Donna and Mary know the historical importance of the chapel. Both have done an amazing job of clearing, sorting, and cleaning the chapel.

[@dianenortness2131]

What wonderful ladies to assist with this project!

[@user-xd9gi2um9y]

Count your blessings, such good friends are truly heaven sent, chapel will be a great addition to the chateau. Thanks for sharing.