However, this staircase does have a concealed central support, an inner wood stringer of a very small radius that, because of its small size, functions effectively as a central pole. This technique is well known. The staircase also has an additional outer support to one of the columns that support the loft. The staircase is made of spruce, but insufficient sampling makes it impossible to conclusively affirm (or deny) the source of this wood.
More recent studies show that there is very little that is "miraculous" about the staircase. It is arguably unsafe since its helix shape makes it oscillate just like a very large spring. The railing, too, was a subsequent addition.
We are currently in Santa Fe and are going to the chapel today. One thing that surprises me, frankly, is that the builders and architects of the church didn't foresee, when they were drawing up the plans, this problem of reaching the choir loft. The stories I have read seem to insinuate that they completed the church and then realized that they couldn't reach the loft. If that's true it surprises me.
@MrChaldeanPrince This "miracle" was featured in the 80's on an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries". I would remember it, randomly from time to time, but I haven't thought of it for a while; thanks for returning this memory to me. However, I need to criticize: The music is pretty hokie, but I guess it's a track you felt compelled to go with to tie in the mood to the location of the structure, or something. I can see past the text, it didn't take away from what people came to view and admire.
Interesting but i did not finish the video because of the large text. And the picture has ripples of water. Next time please make the video more simple. Thanks.
Im a believer, but when it comes down to marketing well,,,,you can clearly see a bar attaching the staircase to a pillar 1:55 ??? I hate it when people point out things like this,,,,,,but certainly im curious for the metal bar/arm holding together the pillar and staircase
actualy its pretty obvious how this is made...the old fashion morter and cimaises making it hold as a whole instead of hanging to a support. its simply a piece of sculpture of incredible precision. it's a piece of art carpentry, but no miracle.
While fifth wheeling in the West in 2006 I visited the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, thought the staircase was magnificent. So I came up with something similar, freestanding, self-supporting, and without center post.
There's no call for calling people stupid. The video quality does make the depiction of this amazing event difficult to grasp. There is a Power Point on this that I wish I could share. It lends much more emotion to the story.
As to its apparent ability to stand without a central support, this argument proceeds on a faulty premise that all spiral staircases need a central support. In fact, they do not, and lateral or outer supports work just as well.
i dont think they'll let u, but if u go on a specil visit, they probably will, n i think ur damn lucky, i wish i coud, but wait, which mar auraha?? where u live at?
Beautiful staircase, but there are viable explanations for this "phenomenon." Please don't be a lazy thinker and write this off as a miracle. Human beings are granted with the gift of reason.. please exercise it. The legend is maintained to bring in tourists and their money. Read below and see what kotok123 had to say; I agree with him/her.
Sorry but the knowledge for building such stairs was not uncommon in the late 19th century and was even in print. I have a few old editions in my collection. So no miracle but perhaps still an answer to prayer?
i dont see a point of u trying to be cool, like u knw something anyways, thanx i did my best in doin it, u like it, cool, u dont, up too u, i cant change nothin
I understand what you are saying and my comment was not and insult to you you are free to belive in anything you want to and infact I myself belive in god just not this story and the point i am trying to make is that why does he anwser the prayer of someone asking for a staircase but not when people are diying all over the world why does he mircles happen over things that wont shake the world?
ok, i have to disagree, God sent his sts to show that himself, i mean that **exits, n about the hunger n wars n those kinda stuff, i've been in it, i knw wat war is, not the one on TV, the real one, n i knw wat is it to see a head in the street when goin to school, and i knw wat is it when a 5 yrs old kid doesnt find anythin to feed his mouth but anyways, we r livin in a world when a conflict= action n good stories, i mean ** surly dont want this to happene, but we're simply disobeying *** will
nah dude, i think thats stupid.... the idea that hindu still believe in made-up goddeses just dont get in ma mind, not only me tho, but many others....
:D nice looking staircase, but the story is BS! I find it funny how religious people are always SO set on proving "miracles" that they are willing to leave out vital info, that totally disproves their claim. "Scientists cannot explain how it works"....that's so hilarious...cause they always can:D....This staircase have been explained several times.
muy buen video, musica y contenido
However, this staircase does have a concealed central support, an inner wood stringer of a very small radius that, because of its small size, functions effectively as a central pole. This technique is well known. The staircase also has an additional outer support to one of the columns that support the loft. The staircase is made of spruce, but insufficient sampling makes it impossible to conclusively affirm (or deny) the source of this wood.
Yeah! my brother showed it to me ages ago but i couldnt find it anywhere in english! so yeah thanks again!
Francois-Jean Rochas, "Loretto: The Sisters and Their Santa Fe Chapel." by historian Mary J. Straw Cook. Great video. Keep up the great work.
More recent studies show that there is very little that is "miraculous" about the staircase. It is arguably unsafe since its helix shape makes it oscillate just like a very large spring. The railing, too, was a subsequent addition.
Wow thats amazing. especially the part about how many steps there were! thanks for uploading!
Its true the railing had been added later!
Really amazing. St. Joseph came with a donkey carrying all his tools. Where did he get the wood? Why is this not a shrine?
We are currently in Santa Fe and are going to the chapel today. One thing that surprises me, frankly, is that the builders and architects of the church didn't foresee, when they were drawing up the plans, this problem of reaching the choir loft. The stories I have read seem to insinuate that they completed the church and then realized that they couldn't reach the loft. If that's true it surprises me.
@MrChaldeanPrince
This "miracle" was featured in the 80's on an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries". I would remember it, randomly from time to time, but I haven't thought of it for a while; thanks for returning this memory to me.
However, I need to criticize: The music is pretty hokie, but I guess it's a track you felt compelled to go with to tie in the mood to the location of the structure, or something. I can see past the text, it didn't take away from what people came to view and admire.
Interesting but i did not finish the video because of the large text. And the picture has ripples of water. Next time please make the video more simple.
Thanks.
Im a believer, but when it comes down to marketing well,,,,you can clearly see a bar attaching the staircase to a pillar 1:55 ??? I hate it when people point out things like this,,,,,,but certainly im curious for the metal bar/arm holding together the pillar and staircase
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actualy its pretty obvious how this is made...the old fashion morter and cimaises making it hold as a whole instead of hanging to a support. its simply a piece of sculpture of incredible precision. it's a piece of art carpentry, but no miracle.
this is just what I think I dont want to start anything and I respect anyone else's views I could be wrong I guess no one really knows for sure...
its called, "Enae Volare Mezzo" by "ERA" n if u want more awsome songs like that one, just search for "Era" u'll find more better ones
While fifth wheeling in the West in 2006 I visited the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, thought the staircase was magnificent. So I came up with something similar, freestanding, self-supporting, and without center post.
@MrChaldeanPrince well you're so nice. Aren't you happy with my suggestion?
There's no call for calling people stupid. The video quality does make the depiction of this amazing event difficult to grasp. There is a Power Point on this that I wish I could share. It lends much more emotion to the story.
As to its apparent ability to stand without a central support, this argument proceeds on a faulty premise that all spiral staircases need a central support. In fact, they do not, and lateral or outer supports work just as well.
You spelled miracle wrong in the title.
enae volare mezzo era
wow dude, u rock, thanx for thee info, n can i use it to put it on the video description, cuz it woud be great...
@MrChaldeanPrince Well, I also hope next time I see a smarter video editing.
i dont think they'll let u, but if u go on a specil visit, they probably will, n i think ur damn lucky, i wish i coud, but wait, which mar auraha?? where u live at?
just search loretto chapel on google, the staircase does have central support, and outer support.
Which song is this?
ARGH!!! Someone tell us the song name!!! >:( i'm dying to get this song!!!
"Enae Volare Mezzo" by "ERA"
does anyone knows the name of the song/remix?
it would be very helpful!
wow' long freakin start
what song?
yup ur welcome, but thats a true story u knw...
@jaysonpana well next time i hope i see smarter people watchin videos
whats the song name?
The large text ruins the video, realy annoying.
cuz simply that the world wont shake by them, if u get it, anyways, i dont knw wanna open any kinda argument in here, so yaa
wow, thanx for the info dude, n i believe ur right in every word :D
A supernatural event took place but leaders in the Church allowed atheists to turn into a "museum". It should be a sacred place for prayer!!!!!!!
ERA : enae Volare Mezzo
Beautiful staircase, but there are viable explanations for this "phenomenon." Please don't be a lazy thinker and write this off as a miracle. Human beings are granted with the gift of reason.. please exercise it. The legend is maintained to bring in tourists and their money. Read below and see what kotok123 had to say; I agree with him/her.
Not a bad song choice for the video, but the visual effects and giant text kinda killed much of the interest in viewing this.
Thats real!
Sorry but the knowledge for building such stairs was not uncommon in the late 19th century and was even in print. I have a few old editions in my collection.
So no miracle but perhaps still an answer to prayer?
i dont see a point of u trying to be cool, like u knw something
anyways, thanx
i did my best in doin it, u like it, cool, u dont, up too u, i cant change nothin
I understand what you are saying and my comment was not and insult to you you are free to belive in anything you want to and infact I myself belive in god just not this story and the point i am trying to make is that why does he anwser the prayer of someone asking for a staircase but not when people are diying all over the world why does he mircles happen over things that wont shake the world?
Horrible music.. detracts from a miraculous story
You should re-title your video "How not to ruin an interesting video with annoying text."
ok, i have to disagree, God sent his sts to show that himself, i mean that **exits, n about the hunger n wars n those kinda stuff, i've been in it, i knw wat war is, not the one on TV, the real one, n i knw wat is it to see a head in the street when goin to school, and i knw wat is it when a 5 yrs old kid doesnt find anythin to feed his mouth but anyways, we r livin in a world when a conflict= action n good stories, i mean ** surly dont want this to happene, but we're simply disobeying *** will
well whateverr, they dont deserve to have miracles..... besides miracles tho, there is sceince. so think about that
nah dude, i think thats stupid.... the idea that hindu still believe in made-up goddeses just dont get in ma mind, not only me tho, but many others....
:D nice looking staircase, but the story is BS! I find it funny how religious people are always SO set on proving "miracles" that they are willing to leave out vital info, that totally disproves their claim. "Scientists cannot explain how it works"....that's so hilarious...cause they always can:D....This staircase have been explained several times.