The Destruction of St. George Lithuanian Church - Shenandoah, PA

[bernU1963]

OMG this broke my heart..I have tears in my eyes watching this...what is going on in this world anymore??? so sad...

[CubanodePlacetas]

Why was the church destroyed?

[dannyzad17]

@jk8429 I Agree with you. I cant believe they destroyed the organ. It could have been saved ! ! I wonder what they did with all the things they did save?

[Zumipali2]

Oh my fucking God!!! Why are the organ left in the church?! Why not has been given to another church? I very pissed of to see the pictures about the end of a church organ life end like this crushing that fucking machine?! FUCKING DISGUSTING!!!

[jk8429]

@Zumipali2 I agree... I couldn't believe the organ went down with the building!!

[vivitar45]

at least some one save that nice round window

[14253PF54]

THIS IS A VERY BUSTARD ACTION,!!! I HOPE AND WANT TO SEE DESTROY A BISHOP'S HOUSE!!! DAMNED!!!

[Dominuslord1]

THESE EVIL ATHEISTS ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN AGAINST CHRIST AND GOD AND THE HOLY VIRGIN MARY. ONE DAY THEY WILL GET THEIR REWARD FROM GOD.

[Dominuslord1]

THE EVIL ATHEISTS ARE HAPPY OF ANYTHING THAT GETS DESTROYED ABOUT GOD. 

[Sohave]

So wastefull! they should have dismantled it instead of just tearing it down complete with all the ornaments and materials inside. So manny god materials for future cheap and charming building just crushed.

[6f6i6sz]

Nice one. This things must be destroyed.

[Zumipali2]

@6f6i6sz Atheist!

[1889annie]

My screen is blurry and my keyboard is wet. How could the diocese justify this destruction?

[popalis]

thank you evreybody

[popalis]

my dad made that

[dorgeit]

this is terrible! If this is done with the Lithuanian Russian church ... And then all was quiet. And everyone is silent! The Lithuanian people, who you no longer harmed?

[dorgeit]

Нормальненько так... вместе с органом... иконки тоже под ковшик? Ааа ну да упорядоченный западный мир!!! Доктор сказал в морг- значит в морг.

[vahakna]

They should landmarking all history old church buildings

[SuKo000]

I am so very sad to see this beautiful church destroyed. It is the church where my Mother received her first communion and confirmation and was married. The artist who painted the ceiling used the faces of my Mother and her sisters for those of the angels (Zemalis family). I have fond memories of Shenandoah and the time I spent there as a child. Is nothing historical? What a tragedy! I found this video on Mother's day and I am crying. I do thank the photographers for being so sensitive.

[LimitXpander]

The Diocese of Allentown is "celebrating" it's fiftieth anniversary. In the last few years, they closed and leveled my grade school in Reading, closed my Catholic high school in Reading, closed my church in Pottsville and ignores the needs of the Catholics in the diocese. I'm not sure what there is to celebrate. I watch videos here of how Communists destroyed the faith in Russia, just like the Diocese of Allentown is doing today. It comes on the heels of priest pedophile scandals and abuse fro

[askinlad]

Are you so short of land over there ? don't you want anything for the next generation to enjoy. Why not use the building for something else? libery, gum, apartments, gallery, theatre, education centre ,restaurant/bar/dance club, even use it as a supermarket. Thats whot thay do in England.

[jpengen]

So very painful to watch...the photography is stunning.

[dannyzad17]

What happened to those 2 beautiful Angels that sat gracefully atop Saint George's Church above the front entrance??

[dannyzad17]

This video brings tears to my eyes. To see such a gorgeous house of God destroyed....ugh............. Does anyone know what became of its beautiful interior furnishings, windows, bells, and instruments?? I'd really appreciate knowing that... I'd love to also know more about Saint George's. please let me know

[dannyzad17]

What ever became of the beautiful windows, furnishings and other great peices of this church??

[CSTCFL]

OUTRAGEOUS! What about Our Lady of The Angels Cathrdal in LA ? That church is hideous and a clear example of the "Spirit of Vatican II".

[marrycee]

Soooooooooo sad..........my father's family was instumental in the founding of this church. Their name is on one of the bells.....what I would give for a brick, stone, piece of wood. Were there any artifacts saved? Where are the bells ? Beautiful, heartbreaking video. Thank you, Mary Strolis schulz

[1212caburke]

Thank you for the beautiful video on St. George. We were recently in Shenandoah visiting our great aunt and she told us the church had been closed, then burned and taken down. We went over to the church - very sad white fence around the lot. Can't the diocese at least put up a memorial! This is no way to treat the first Lithuanian parish in the US. We have been trying to reaching my husband's Lithuanian roots and can't access the St George records. What was date of fire and demolition?

[promagnum]

What happened to the bell towers? Did they just blacken over the years, or were they burned out or what?

[popalis]

The black on the bell towers was a netting to hold the granite blocks in place and prevent them from falling.

[promagnum]

@popalis Ok thanks.

[Iggy3d]

This is such a disgrace....when I think that us Lithuanians in Paris (France) are looking for a church to accomodate our growing congregation and can't find one.

[Ciriaco323]

These "bishops", "archbishops", "cardinals", and "popes" have no authority, for they accept the heresies and apostasy of the Second Vatican Council (and even worse beliefs). They are outside the Church founded by Jesus Christ. Those who are outside the Church cannot lead the Church.

[Ciriaco323]

When the infiltrators took over the Church and implemented the apostasy known as the Second Vatican Council, nobody rose up. When they took away the Mass and replaced it with the N. O. "mass", nobody rose up. Now these and other infiltrators are going after any tradition left for the people (traditional looking churches, etc), who is there to rise up?

[Nothwithstanding]

What a disgrace that such a beautiful church be destroyed due to the apathy of the archdiocese. Bishops need to be held accountable for their lack of leadership and their lack of orthodoxy.

[VarykGerai]

architekturos gaila, institucija tai nx.

[etbuk]

...Why destroy a wonderful church? Destroying art operas, smashing the organ...

[1stward462]

very professional jobvery sad and beautifuli

[TheChampionInMe]

Great job making this video.

5 STARS!