"A work of faith. "With these words, Don Justo Gallego describes the monumental work that has been working for fifty years: A Cathedral dedicated to the Virgen del Pilar, in the village of Mejorada del Campo, east of the Community of Madrid, only 18 km from the center of their capital.
Mejorada del Campo is a small town of around 23,000 inhabitants, mainly dedicated to agriculture. Their crops are watered by the rivers Jarama and Henares. It was founded in the twelfth century, although the remains of lithic materials show that their town was inhabited in Paleolithic times.
On 20 September 1925, was born in Justo Gallego Martinez this location in the heart of a farming family. Of strong Christian faith, enters the age of 27 years in the Monastery of Santa Maria de la Huera, Soria, to devote himself to religious life. Is expelled to the sick with tuberculosis, for fear of contagion from the rest of the community and return to his hometown with the idea of \u200b\u200bbuilding a work for the offering to God.
Don Justo began building his cathedral in 1961, a work of faith dedicated to the Virgen del Pilar, Madre de Dios, using their own hands and starting from scratch, on land inherited from private their parents, "50 years ago." Don Justo has no knowledge architecture, nor has any formal training related to construction, could not even finish their primary education due to the onset of the Civil War. Planned his "reading ancient books of cathedrals, castles and significant buildings." There are no official project plans to do the work, "all in your head." Their inspiration is the Christian faith. She loves the Romanesque, so is the style that tries to apply more, but what other mezacla different Torreones reminiscent medieval castles, tall windows and most characteristic of the Gothic style, a dome "replica of the Vatican." With over 80 years, just working every day, alone or with the help of his nephews and potential volunteers. Rest on Sundays, but is close to the cathedral to welcome the curious visitors, addressing their questions, resolve your concerns, tell their stories. It is a nice, close, humble and hardworking.
Don Justo use recyclable materials discarded by nearby factories or given away. Finances its work through donations or by renting or selling land inherited from his family. Working without the support of the Catholic Church and no building permit by the City of Mejorada del Campo.
The cathedral is projected on a Latin cross and holds a area of \u200b\u200b4,000 square meters. It has three naves, covered by barrel vaults. In the central dome rises over 40 meters high construction half. A cathedral lacks nothing, has a 300 square meter crypt, sacristy, a cloister, 60-meter towers, bell tower, their platforms, ...
The interior of the cathedral is full of debris and construction materials piled in every corner, the walls are still unfinished and show sometimes broken bricks, placed haphazardly. Seems surprising how fragile the environment. Marvel that despite everything, the building remains standing. Be careful where to step on one, iron, tubes, bags ... everywhere things pile up.
Justo Gallego and cathedral were famososo in 2005 for participation in an advertisement of Aquarius refresh rates:
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