Conference closing

Abstract

You have set out on your way to Ourense to share something that you carry deep within your heart. Our concern for spirituality and beauty has brought us together in this religious architecture congress to face the capital issue of identity in the sacred space. We have listened to papers and communications that have renewed our enthusiasm and our commitment. Thanks to all the speakers for this wonderful hope that illuminates our concerns.

This congress has also been - and in a very special way - a moment of joy. I enjoy who is looking forward, and joy of those who listen to something that we are looking for with joy and we know we are on the way. We should say once again that architecture is not the problem, but at this moment architecture is the great opportunity. The same could be said of the other fine arts, especially sculpture, with these expressions that we have heard so beautifully exposed today.