Former Monk Spends 50 YEARS Creating Giant Cathedral Junk
Most people thought Don Justo was crazy to take on such an epic challenge, but he never paid any attention to their insults, instead focusing all his efforts on his project. He never had any formal plans for his cathedral, nor did he have the necessary construction materials, but he put his faith in God and knew it would all work out in the end. Martinez has spent every morning for the last half century gathering all kinds of discarded everyday objects as well as building materials leftover by nearby construction companies from their own jobs, and fitting them in his grand design. The columns of his junk cathedral were molded using empty oil drums, and the cover of one cupola is made out of cut up food tubes. Don Justo says his cathedral is partly modeled on St. Peter’s Cathedral in the Vatican, but also features elements from the White House, various medieval castles and Madrid churches.
Former Monk Spends 50 YEARS Creating Giant Cathedral Junk
Photo — Javier Martin Espartosa
Justo Gallego worked on the cathedral mainly by himself, occasionally getting help from his six nephews and volunteers, and although he always worked in a hurry, hoping to see the whole thing finished, there’s only so much one man can do. The shell of the edifice may be almost complete, but he still has much work to do. There are thousands of windows to paint, the central dome has yet to be covered, the floor is bare and the spiraling staircases are only half done. Don Justo is well aware he might not live long enough to see his masterpiece finished, but still he says ”When I look at what I’ve created, it overwhelms me and I give thanks to the Lord.”
Former Monk Spends 50 YEARS Creating Giant Cathedral Junk
Photo — Dubas
Former Monk Spends 50 YEARS Creating Giant Cathedral Junk
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Whatever happens, one thing is for certain, Justo Gallego Martinez doesn’t regret a single day of the many he’s put into his junk cathedral. ”If I lived my life again, I’d build this church again, only bigger. Twice the size,” he says. ”Because for me, this is an act of faith.”
Former Monk Spends 50 YEARS Creating Giant Cathedral Junk
Photo — Jorge Louzao Penalva
Former Monk Spends 50 YEARS Creating Giant Cathedral Junk
Photo — Dubas
Former Monk Spends 50 YEARS Creating Giant Cathedral Junk
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