The Lone Man Building a Cathedral By Hand

For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or construction training, but that hasn't stopped him from toiling on this herculean task. At 90 years old, Gallego knows that he will not be able to finish the project in his lifetime. But he keeps at it anyway, day after day, driven by his faith.
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[@The_Horizon]

If you guys are wondering, he is still alive Edit: He passed away, November 28th, 2021.

[@ungabunga7574]

Thank god!

[@background553]

Epic moment.

[@taikkhu]

Thank goodness

[@Heicarius]

Thank god.

[@MeedasGuy]

Are you still alive tho?

[@eczemmaa]

this man is so pure...i looked up his backstory and he went through a lot, including the brutal Spanish Civil War. He is currently dying with tuberculosis. He inherited the land from his parents and has started this project in 1961. This man starts working at 6 am and until 4 pm every single day except Sunday. A priest has described him as very devout as he attends mass every single Sunday. Some people view this cathedral as a tourist attraction, but other lil shits say it an eyesore because he does not have the blessing or the support of the Catholic Church. :( I frankly think ths man is very inspirational, especially since he has a terrible disease and he has built this cathedral with very little help. He's extremely selfless and it makes me so happy.

[@xrizbira]

So he don't have any job, where he gets money?

[@12281760]

It says in the Wikipedia that he either sells/rent parts of his inherited land, or receives donations from supporters and visitors.

[@irenewong9718]

There's no need for the approval from others as if they are god to know if they are Catholic or not. You yourself will know the connection between you and God and only he knows your true self

[@ron-ronrecinto2376]

welp blyat he is def dead by 8 months later

[@Yyawn]

alice lange I'm personally not religious but I respect how much this man is devoted to what he believes

[@wxzultsch]

Justo died yesterday, November 28, 2021, at 96 years of age, and according to sources close to him, bedridden after months of ailments. Justo has donated the building that has 4,700 square meters, 35 meters high, a central floor of 50 meters, an underground crypt, two cloisters, a baptistery, 12 60-meter towers, 28 domes and more than 2,000 stained glass windows, to the Messengers of Peace organization, which has already set to work to carry out a plan in which the work can be concluded. R.I.P.

[@TheRisky9]

Was he at least laid to rest in his beloved building?

[@gabebob2341]

@@TheRisky9 No unfortunatlly. Apprently the cyript broke sanitation rules.

[@TheRisky9]

@@gabebob2341 Great. Now he's going to haunt us. The last thing we needed was another pandemic.

[@Skulldude-yj9kg]

I want this man to be canonised as a saint

[@Newdivide]

@@TheRisky9 unfortunately, because the crypt didn't meet sanitation rules, he's buried in Mejorada del Campo’s cemetery

[@juanjoseviaderorivas5998]

Rest in peace, Justo. Your cathedral and dream will live on for years and years. Everyone will know that you were so close to end your magnificient buildind but finally you couldn' t see completed, sadly.

[@bdu8nr0]

There is a man who will continue to build it for him, this man also helped Justo

[@juanjoseviaderorivas5998]

@@bdu8nr0 his name's Ángel and during the last years he has worked for free helping Justo in his aim, I knew him the day I visited this famous cathedral. The question is what will happen to this huge building now that its protector isn't there anymore...

[@nineallday000]

A building is never complete or permanent, nothing in this world is.

[@xa-12musk8]

He knew he was never going to finish it. That wssnt the point.

[@Robi1rk]

God is there@@juanjoseviaderorivas5998

[@kl-vt5ko]

"When I started, I was young" He was 43 when he started. I've always doubted myself thinking it's too late to start something even at 21, I underestimate how much of our lives we may have left.

[@Yunidude]

Got to do everything we can to take advantage of that time :)

[@MuSasAdy]

he was 38 when he started

[@minikiwi1206]

So true. It's never to late to find and build happiness in your life 🙏

[@Username-wj8pz]

21 is still a very young age.

[@anaswoah]

He actually was 39

[@shashibhushanvishwakarma]

This is what I call "One in a lifetime achievement". He dedicated his whole life to build his dream. Seriously Impressed 😭

[@canyousub8255]

I wonder if he knows god is one I hope he goes to jannah

[@alphamazoo647]

*I couldn’t agree more👏*

[@mackenzierynebagtong8549]

Kafka Thesadness who is Jannah?

[@biggie999]

@@canyousub8255dont hope so it's your belief that make you believe in it. I am pretty sure that this guy wants to go to paradise and not to jannah

[@AJ-150]

H. Y. Both are the same but in different languages 🙃

[@michealthuringen]

“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” -Greek proverb

[@friedegg3732]

but how do churches help us?

[@monarchblue4280]

@@friedegg3732 Heres a Transcribtion from "Catholicism Wealth and $pendiing "Sell the Vatican, Feed the world" goes the urban legend. Here are a couple considerations for those who share this attitude. To the statement "The Catholic church wastes billions of dollars on chairs and cathedrals when it could be feeding the poor," a good response is to show what the Church does with the money, and to compare it to other big businesses. REVENUE & SPENDING In the Catholic Church, USA Health Care 98.6 Colleges/ universities 48.8 Parishes/ dioceses* -11.0 Charities 4.7 $350 MILLION VATICAN ANNUAL REVENUES ROUGHLY EQUAL TO EXPENSES. ITS A CITY-STATE. Other 8.5 Total Annual Spending 2010 *includes schools $171.6 BILLION Comparable to General Electric in 2010 Walmart or Exxon Mobil make almost double in revenue. WEALTH GENERATION It is more important to ask how much wealth something generates than how much it costs. A $10 million church is worthwhile if it brings in $1 million annually for centuries. That saves more lives than selling it off. Big, beautiful, Catholic churches draw a lot more people than small ugly ones. GIVING TO THE POOR REQUIRES WEALTH. EMPLOYMENT In the Catholic Church, USA Walmart... Catholic institutions employ over 1,000,000 people - comparable to only half the employment of Walmart (which took in over $400 billion in 2010) AVERAGE $ALARIES $40,000 CATHOLIC PRIEST* / NON-CATHOLIC PASTOR $65,000+ SOUTHERN BAPTIST PASTOR $147,000 MEGA-CHURCH PASTOR MILLIONS PROSPERITY PASTORS *CATHOLIC PRIESTS POCKET ROUGHLY HALF THAT SALARY. NUMBER OF CHURCHES Google catholic churches near charlotte, nc Catholic Churches, Charlotte, NC Satelite /- Gastonia mational Arport Mnt (M) Matthews (Te Google churches near charlotte, nc All Churches, Charlotte, NC CATHOLIC CHARITIES USA MAKES TOP 10 IN PHILANTHROPY 400 2011 10. Catholic Charities USA, $793,815,584 15. American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities / St. Jude Children's Research Hospital $659,370,821 51. Catholic Relief Services $294,287,000 78. University of Notre Dame . 221,615,902 110. Catholic Medical Mission Board. $177,207,054 144. Christian Appalachian Project, (Ky.) . $131,586,590 147. Father Flanagan Boys' Home (Neb.). $130,737,000 159. Boston College . .. $120,537,000 160. St. Mary's Food Bank (Ariz.) $119,703,302 214. Georgetown University $90,858,000 221. Catholic Healthcare West (Calif.). $86,286,000 288. Marqette University . $60,461,194 340. Covenant House $51,195,438 394. Villanova University. $43,483,000 SCRIPTURE Giving to the poor is indeed a very important part of the Christian life. God demanded that His "house" be one of extravagant beauty even when it was only a The Temple in Jerusalem was covered in gold and gems. 1 Kings 6 box or a tent in the desert. Dt. 15:10 2 Chron. 3 Exodus 25-26 Prov. 14:31 Mt. 23 Warn those who are rich in this present world not to think highly of themselves, not to repose their hopes in the riches that may fail us, but in the living God, who bestows on us so richly all that we enjoy. 18 Let them do good, enrich their lives with charitable deeds, always ready to give, and to share the common burden, 19 laying down a sure foundation for themselves in time to come, so as to have life which is true life within their grasp. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 KNOX "People can complain about the grandeur and beauty of Catholic worship, but at least these things are true: It's biblical to make beautiful churches. Catholicism supports more education, healthcare, and charities than practically any other entity on Earth. Catholic self-spending is minimal compared to that of the combined thousands of other Christian groups." Doug Beaumont Many of the great cathedrals of Europe were built with donations and labor from the poor, who wanted to build such monuments to God's goodness and sovereignty. The Vatican does not control enormous liquid wealth, and its annual operating budget has been compared to that of a large archdiocese such as that of Chicago. In spite of this, the Catholic Church is still one of the most giving institutions on earth, running and supporting countless charities, relief organizations, hospitals, and similar enterprises at great cost to the Church. |Catholic 'Answers Who complained that Mary Magdalene "wasted" an expensive jar of perfume anointing Jesus, and said it should have been sold for the poor? Mt 26:12 Mk 14:8 Jn. 12. " For the full thing just search up "Catholic Wealth and Spending".

[@cakeman7364]

@@monarchblue4280 I'm a Catholic but I wonder how much will be fixed if money wasn't used in such useless projects.

[@monarchblue4280]

@@cakeman7364 Making hospitals, schools and foundations for helping the poor and oppressed while maintaining it isn't what I would call useless projects but I think you were talking about churches, right?

[@tubal1]

Yes! Good politicians are those who do the right thing for the next generations even knowing they will be vilified by their contemporaries.

[@malohn2068]

This needs to be considered and acknowledged as a wonder.

[@quill7889]

@@idkstubby there are fortnite videos with well over 6 million views, so the number doesnt mean much

[@vukadinmc127]

Yeah, a wonder at how stupid this dude is

[@mortis3732]

@@vukadinmc127 How is he stupid? Explain.

[@tatotatoo5404]

@@vukadinmc127 here comes troll number 184618391758285

[@khite1954]

@@quill7889 billions of people have already experienced their first kiss so yours means nothing

[@bigchunkus5014]

For anyone wondering, he’s 93 and still going!

[@namelessking7231]

95 this vídeo was from 2 years ago

[@cobblie8789]

@@namelessking7231 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@namelessking7231]

@@cobblie8789 i know im tripping

[@cobblie8789]

@@namelessking7231 ahaha that's cool

[@skyem00n59]

.. he was 91 at the time of filming of this video lol

[@rte3384]

His voice is so energetic and makes him sound so young and passionate. He is definitely passionate about his work

[@tomfitzpatrick7335]

& determined to keep on going no matter what

[@oddnando]

thats just how spanish people talk lol

[@amogus7277]

@@oddnando but his voice doesn't feel old at all

[@nuriam.1598]

Well, if you speak spanish, it sounds like a 90 years old man who is energetic, that's it

[@johnmavysabio7434]

500th like XD

[@frafraplanner9277]

This will become one of Spain's National Treasures RIP Justo Gallego

[@bikeboyyt932]

has it been finished ?

[@Creed109]

​@@bikeboyyt932No but a charity group is taking over to finish it.

[@gsustime]

After Justo's death, the religious NGO "Mensajeros de la paz" to whom Justo transferred the cathedral's ownership will finish his beloved project. A professional architectural studio is now in charge and after throughout testing they have confirmed the cathedral's structure is strong and safe for future works.

[@rubenskiii]

Amazing news, glad to hear this.

[@Creed109]

Great news! I thought the Spanish government plans to demolish it.

[@SWBGTOC]

Looking at 2:08 I highly doubt that.

[@bubbagidrolobidoo6730]

@@SWBGTOCyeah, well good thing no one asked you

[@EleventhDoctor]

@@SWBGTOCit looks like it is yet fully loaded. Plus, this man was doing it by himself for 50 years. He even stated to himself that the cathedral wouldn’t be finished in his lifetime.

[@princeasmodeus968]

"UPDATE" October 10 2020 HE IS STILL BUILDING

[@macs2765]

Oh my lord

[@hec10]

And will it still be considered illegal?

[@johndelilo6038]

@@hec10 This much is sure: imaginary gods do not have the powers to legalise illegal constructions.

[@hec10]

@@johndelilo6038 so the moment he dies, we just break down this 95 year old man's testament to faith, the thing he has been working for for decades, the establishment he BUILT HIMSELF for people to one day proclaim their faith to their god? Bro that's f-ed up. Just shows how the government and religion are very drastically not on par.

[@randomfuck4869]

@@johndelilo6038 God u really are so toxic

[@Nicolas-zb9uw]

The man say : « I want them to bury me in the cathedral,» . He didn't say : « in my cathedral ». A humble man .

[@fatetestarossa2774]

indeed

[@Clash20938]

He said “this” cathedral in Spanish. Translation mishap.

[@nacho4288]

Yeah he said in "this cathedral", but I think he meant that despite him building it almost entirely by himself (or entirely) he still doesn't refer to it as his, which *is* very selfless.

[@nathanc.8821]

Nacho very good point

[@scene6289]

Well he did say he was gonna leave it to the lord

[@Grenadeo617]

He’s so dedicated to build a cathedral for 53 years and I’m not even dedicated enough to finish my french fries

[@angrykrabs9968]

Dude I'm not dedicated enough to do my homework

[@z0orb]

@@angrykrabs9968 just do it lmao rn im looking for school application and every single bit of grade helps lol. I wanted to go back to regular schoolday instead of looking for school :(

[@angrykrabs9968]

@@z0orb I finished it, also good luck looking for school man ❤ sorry to hear that.

[@davidratte1959]

If you to Five Guys you will finish your fries.

[@SamuelADiaz-wp3en]

Don Justo sadly passed away on November 28th. Shortly before his death, he bequeathed his cathedral to the aid organization "Mensajeros de la Paz", which pledged to complete his life's work. Rest in peace Maestro!

[@samsmith2635]

November 28th the Feast Day of Saint Justo Gallego of Madrid, patron saint of manual laborers

[@argeiphontes3880]

Fun fact: Justo is still alive, he's 95 and still building his Cathedral :)

[@panzhubnikaz7335]

Nice

[@panzhubnikaz7335]

@Healz really? Why?

[@J_46]

@Healz Yes, too many problems, but it's still on!

[@salty_wuterrmelon8655]

@@J_46 do u have any knowledge of any petitions going out for this?

[@J_46]

@@salty_wuterrmelon8655 actually the municipal council of Mejorada del Campo is trying to make it legal. And for financing the project legally, Justo has accepted to use the informatic and social networks finally, with the project 'One man cathedral', created by one foreign visitor.

[@cadenbresnahan4247]

for a man who has been building a cathedral for more than 53 years by himself, i think he deserves more than a 2 minute video more so out of respect 😊

[@ryadh456]

Definitely

[@Mari0_o]

I think there are documentaries about him on KZbin

[@-KillaWatt-]

I'd watch a feature long documentary for sure.

[@Sk-xd5ps]

100 Subscribers Without any videos then get the fuck out✌🏾

[@hmmm3210]

@@Sk-xd5ps Eat shit

[@dominicj7977]

Many people may think that he wasted 50 years of his life. But he is building a legacy for himself. For generations after him to remember him. Most people won't even have a tree planted as a reminder of their existence.

[@bucketsman9634]

@@Antimony145 Most likely he will be especially if the cathedral is up and running.

[@khalilfajloun3787]

Those same people probably work 9-5 jobs and drink until they sleep This man set himself a goal; and he worked hard. It's disappointing that people STILL HAVE A NEGATIVE SAY at such an impressive feat. Such preposterousness

[@KhaosOfficialYT]

@@Antimony145 to be fair there are many saints from centuries ago that people celebrate

[@martinpavlicek2299]

@@khalilfajloun3787 Who have negative say at it? Btw tho he did establish legacy that does not seem as his goal. Rather it seems to me like he was doing it out of gratitude and love for God and people, also as kind of celebration and simply for the cathedral to serve its purpose and connect people and God. The legacy he left does not seem to be aimed at himself as legacy for himself or reminder of his existence, it is HIS legacy for sure, the legacy put there by him, but it seems like its purpose is aimed for being there for God and people while posibly servng its purpose and inspiring hearts of people across generations if God would will it.

[@DepthStrider222]

I don’t think anyone would say that about this man, I mean how could have anything negative to say?

[@viktor2338]

Rest in peace...

[@monopolybillionaire5027]

Respect him when he's alive dont wait until hes dead. He definitely deserves it.

[@roccosteele1308]

I wonder what he'd do when he learns I'm gay

[@bza0734]

nobody cares rocco

[@jeremiahalondraph]

nobody cares rocco

[@ppgobrr7629]

@@roccosteele1308 nobody cares rocco

[@roccosteele1308]

@@ppgobrr7629 you guys are all compensating omg , lmao come out when you're ready!!

[@novohispana]

The Vatican could, at the very least, send their regards to the man. Maybe materials, recognition, some title or even a promise to complete the cathedral. Damned man's a wonder

[@OPShergottite]

i saw a longer documentary about this man and his project. if i remember correctly the arch bishop of madrid said he will never aknwledge it as a legit cathedral. the church doesnt like people doing things on their own

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

The catholic church has gone to absolute shit. We have a communist heretic for a pope.

[@nicoangelobado9913]

May the Vatican see this guy's project to fruition. To all non-Catholics, building a Cathedral has to be thoroughly coordinated before being built it has to be sanctioned and ofcourse non-repetitive if possible. Let us not post hate and throw spite against the religion of this man(and also mine) but instead hope and pray for the best for him and the project.

[@vinm300]

Andres, you forget the Vatican only takes. The Vatican never gives. Even during the Irish famine 1845-49 the Vatican sent £uck all. Money flows in to the Vatican where they live like kings but those paedophile protectors never hand any out.

[@coolgoyim1133]

ENOUGH! What a dickweed, the old guy worked for God and for his own ambitions.

[@SlyFan-mp8dc]

I nearly cried watching this. What a beautiful display of wholesome devotion.

[@MiguelRodriguez-gs3pi]

RIP LEGEND

[@teo-medesi]

Really annoyed how the Catholic church hasn't done anything to support this man or his cause. The cathedral is being threatened to be destroyed by the government, yet the church hasn't given a single penny or blessing.

[@lebaneseproud7930]

In fact rome can't do anything about it spain is a laïc contry..... so you see even if the want tonit would ben useless It is done to the people around the cathedral to defend it

[@rubicunduseratiudas1264]

Why would anyone want to build a cathedral in Spain when churches and cathedrals are being sold, demolished or converted into mosques all over Europe?

[@lebaneseproud7930]

@@rubicunduseratiudas1264 sad but true......

[@GoofyHD3]

Why should they? Nobody should be in this "cathedral," it is a liability and could collapse at any minute

[@lebaneseproud7930]

@@GoofyHD3 from this perspective, this huge building that was built by a casual average man that know nothing to architecture is pretty dangerous....

[@Dont-Watch-My-Vids-U-Regret-it]

This man is 95 still building a cathedral Me: I dont want to get up to get water

[@sunilkovili8493]

He mentioned his DOB as 1925 in the video

[@mrgamra8833]

That Toast this is a old video

[@Phantombay415]

That's because people born in the ikd times had integrity and worked for a living

[@yuhinnn]

@@Phantombay415 this guy was pursuing the one thing he wanted, to build a cathedral by himself, thats why he was pushing himself

[@notnadz_]

@@randomadam6442 4 years*

[@AlexGarcia-us9yg]

RIP Don Justo.

[@cpegg5840]

RIP

[@skelaltor1761]

"UPDATE" March 1 2021 HE IS STILL BUILDING

[@tim.a.k.mertens]

YES thank God

[@theguide1192]

Amen

[@wewewewewewewew2076]

YES!

[@blackmonkeyuuuaaaaaa]

saw him before the pandemic when i was visiting my uncle in spain, i don't speak spanish but he was trying to comunicate with me and showed me around, such a lovely guy happy to hear he's ok and still doing his thing

[@conroychannel4180]

Yay

[@Siriuslyyy]

Can the internet get together a team of volunteers and complete this cathedral IN HIS LIFETIME??? Can you imagine his joy

[@deekobald9260]

I ll sign up ! I'm a painter!! Let's do this!! Canada here!

[@mechanicalfruit9659]

I would not know what to do but ill be a sick ass waterboy

[@IsabelRodriguez-gb7tu]

I would sign up too! I'm from Spain so it would be easy to me to provide material and volunteers! I wish we could do something

[@n3tro979]

Dee Kobald me 2 i can work with wood or help u with painting

[@NaNo-fd7ey]

I dont reall have any training in it but I'd be glad to help out however I can if we could really do this

[@shin-vs2rz]

Rest in peace, Justo. You did not get to see your cathedral finished, but it will live on in our hearts through your dedication and determination on this project. R.I.P.

[@tomc3334]

I was there 2 weeks ago and its mind blowing to see what someone on a mission is capable of doing, huge respect for Justo, god bless

[@whoami1449]

You must admit it look very beautiful at a single sight But when you hear a single devout believer build it, it started to look like its heaven made

[@TheeSilentObserverz]

im a architecture graduate and he says he didnt study. shocked me. he learn it thro experience. and its amazing

[@european-one]

@@TheeSilentObserverz he was a labourer so he will have experience in how these things work. I wonder if he planned it from strat to finish or just wakes up one day and thinks a nice dome here would look good

[@mitkolz8574]

It is

[@Unknownuser-vy5qu]

Yeah

[@absoluteunit6427]

Picture this You went there and you helped him After a week of work you go on top of the cathedral and chill on top as the sun falls

[@rosaline953]

Descansa en paz don Justo. Me entristece que no pudieras ver la catedral acabada, pero verás desde el cielo cómo la terminan ❤

[@blackdagger7332]

Level: 9. -------------- Health: 11. Wisdom: 63. Strength: 17. Endurance: 16. Agility: 8. *Class:* Architect - Level: 999+

[@gamingyt0109]

Thats how building cathedral works

[@marcusarabi5624]

He said that he didn't even study architecture.

[@coalChamberr]

Stat overalls for this cathedral builder are 1-110. Speed : 67 OVR Agility : 71 OVR Building : 109 OVR Dedication to His religion : 110 OVR MAX Humbleness : 110 OVR ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CARD OVERALL : LEVEL 746,738

[@blackdagger7332]

Maximum Overdrive why did you make his stats so ridiculously high? I took the avarage as a ten, if you noticed. But don't mind me if you're just somehow trying to make a overly hyperbolic joke.

[@lageurre7095]

Marcus Arabi but he have skills.

[@shrekwazowski4448]

This man looks 90 but he walks and talks like a 25 year old

[@thehomiedani927]

100k subs with no videos? No he don't

[@blobbything2986]

"Age only affects appearance, and has no bearing on ability" -Dark Souls 3 character creator

[@HattieMcDanielonaMoon]

@@blobbything2986 What about children?

[@theamateurartist4572]

Pikora Animation It doesn’t seem like you’re much better

[@theamateurartist4572]

Pikora Animation I’m

[@KiljiArslan]

It’s a miracle this man did what he did. A Saint.

[@tompsheridantsheridant7354]

HE HAD A CREW HELP HIM MAKE THIS BUILDING.

[@FrancisTheBerd]

​@@tompsheridantsheridant7354still amazing

[@mrtoast244]

The masculine urge to drop everything and go build a cathedral

[@freddiemercury8625]

Atheist or Religious, you have to admit, this is pure committment to his cause. No matter whether you agree with him or not.

[@gencadam4995]

Surely it is something pure Freddie.

[@Vyclops]

true

[@letBIGGIErest]

I'm an atheist but I would proudly call this man a role model. His dedication and service to his passion is something all humans should strive for.

[@freddiemercury8625]

@@letBIGGIErest I completely agree. If you have a passion, you should be able to commit to it as much as you like without anybody cutting your wings off.

[@pilkpog7952]

im a Muslim, but i have pure respect for this man.

[@MrWARHAMMER68]

There is nothing like seeing an old lion who refuses to lay down.

[@friendlyneighborhoodturtle2223]

More like a sheep.

[@MrWARHAMMER68]

@@friendlyneighborhoodturtle2223 - So that makes you even less than what you called a sheep. And if you wish to prove me wrong , then feel free to post a video of what you have accomplished that was better than what this old man has done. Fuck it , can you at least show where you have accomplished something equal to his?

[@duarteribeiro1520]

@@MrWARHAMMER68 Did you need to respond like this? Maybe he didn't mean it in a negative way... But even if he did, is it worth it ruining the peace and beauty this video has because of some random comment? I don't know, what do you think this man would say if he was in your position? :)

[@MrWARHAMMER68]

@@duarteribeiro1520 - I love that kind of man like the one in this vid. His kind is a precious resource. But do not be naive about it. His kind only exist because my kind would shed blood to protect him.

[@kareem6222]

@@MrWARHAMMER68 who is your kind?

[@quagmire5916]

It's just too absurd to think that people around him ridicule his hard work towards achieving his dream.

[@poke_1879]

He left us today as of 28 of November, may he rest in piece and see his art finished from heaven, all of Spain is mourning you tonight my friend

[@coolgamer0000]

Conspiracy Theorist: The Pyramids Are So Complex And Impossible To Build During That Time It Must Be Aliens A 90 Year Old Senior: hold my trowel

[@davevd9944]

Now imagine what the best engineers of that time could build with vast funding and an army of slaves and lots of beasts of burden :D Just because we have no clue how the fuck it's made is it Alien ? I guess original Damascus steel is melted down UFO metal.

[@deathbyseatoast8854]

Dave Vd Obviously obama used china’s technology to enslave white people and get them to enslave black people to work for them and design complex tech that allowed them to make the pyramid before michael jackson raped them all and stole the tech and left to have a gay orgy with some aliens or some shit Ever think about that you sheeple?

[@davevd9944]

@@deathbyseatoast8854 My god....MY ENTIRE LIFE HAS BEEN A LIE :O My mind has been blown. Thank you for uncovering this greatest of conspiracies !!! You should call the History channel and tell your story. Knowing their amazing line of shows they will literally have no problem to give you a show to talk about this.

[@deathbyseatoast8854]

Dave Vd Get away from me you Cia north Korean spy agent. Stop looking at my porn history god damnit.

[@RandomGuy-ej9gr]

Dave Vd yeah not exactly the best comparison is it when the pyramid is around 480 feet tall, and is made up of 2,300,000 stone blocks that weigh 2.5 tonnes each. You think because they had the resources and workforce it means anything can be built right? Perfectly put together so you can’t even fit a piece of paper between the gaps in stones.

[@thesnowhood6496]

"It's impossible that I finish this cathedral in my lifetime because there's still so much to do" Man... That's sad

[@cyanidebullet8283]

God pls, put this man In creative mode

[@shayMint7795]

I just hope that when he passes someone will take on the job and continue it for him, so his goal is eventually achieved. Hell i'd do it if I had to 😔❤️

[@zetsu0737]

I wonder where he is now

[@lettyb211]

Jea bless him

[@zetsu0737]

I wonder wbere he is now

[@liserwave3239]

28- 11-2021 , RIP. :(

[@chickenadams9365]

I hope when he dies. A random kid starts adding on to his Cathedral, seeking what the old guy is doing. And that kid keep doing the cathedral until he dies. Passing through generations.

[@-Vitalis-]

If you let a kid continue his work, probably the Cathedral will have Minecraft or Fortnite effigies.

[@alejandrohe08]

Why don't you do it?

[@chickenadams9365]

@@alejandrohe08 So basically, I'm broke and I cant afford to fly there.

[@espiritodasinceridade7848]

The word will end in less than 7 years dude

[@chickenadams9365]

@@espiritodasinceridade7848 That's the point why I don't give a single crap about this world. Our generation is completely gone and we can't do anything about it. Politics are no use for what we had done to our own planet. There's nothing to do when you know that it might end sooner.

[@greigey5603]

President Macron: "we will rebuild Notre-Dame in five years." This guy: " *Sostenga mi cerveza* "

[@wind2536]

President? More like parasite

[@m.e.b.255]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@BrandonBradford]

*Aguantà mi cerveza

[@edmund8954]

What's the meaning?

[@ElKimesito]

@@edmund8954 Hold my beer. That's what it means.

[@shad0wx485]

R.I.P.

[@mariacarmelabillones5576]

May you rest in peace all the years you spent on building and building that Cathedral i really respect you justo RIP😢

[@uhh910]

The cathedral is absolutely beautiful. It’s amazing how much he can do all on his own. Absolutely beautiful!

[@eruannagreenleaf1147]

@alguien algo wh-

[@barcane9953]

He didn´t do it on his own, he did it with God!

[@thejeyrodepicer7917]

thє_αlσσf_vєх ikr

[@josephangelomacajig7150]

And take note he doesn't study architecture

[@scypio8191]

@@barcane9953 Fuck off! He did it alone.

[@boosie4l133]

2020 Update: Dude is still building

[@bisonsfanpolska]

Thx bto

[@MrFarnanonical]

That makes me feel good

[@Phantomblade4741]

I am your 100 th like

[@Life-db3tb]

Great

[@peanutbutter7521]

aw thanks :)

[@Newdivide]

Justo Gallego has since passed away in 2021. He requests to be buried in the cathedral but the crypt didn't meet sanitation rules. He is buried in Mejorada del Campo’s cemetery instead

[@aboysarchives]

Aww

[@sofitocyn100]

That's heartbreaking!!!!

[@GeoHdReal]

Rest in peace 🙏

[@brogan7659]

KZbin: 2016:Nah 2017:Nah 2018:Nah 2019: Recommend this piece of art

[@elorientall3824]

2016:nah 2017:nah 2018:nah Notre dame: masterpiece. :v v: v; >: V:

[@BlancoWilliams]

More like a master piece

[@pricytoxican7615]

I’m you’re 1k liker

[@zacklenci]

Learn something original

[@ticotechhouston4917]

peice?

[@dashin999]

So much faith for a 90 years old man.

[@dashin999]

May the God be with you

[@Metalheadspartan]

The older you get the closer you are with God.

[@pleasekillme1721]

MetalHeadSpartan That dosent make sense.

[@ervanegoimun615]

+Please kill me Even though God doesn't exist, He's still a great inspiration provider. God is important for inspiration.

[@pleasekillme1721]

Ervane Med Well, thats your opinion.

[@squirrels24seven]

Rest in peace! we will miss you.

[@bruno9970]

RIP Justo. He died today at the age of 96 years old.

[@caydenharp2297]

I'm not religious... But I still think what he's doing is incredible!

[@LatteD1Mandor1a]

This is just beautiful. I hope when this dude dies they canonize him as a saint

[@fluffchilla1317]

Eikman Almond your profile pic tho

[@LatteD1Mandor1a]

Fluffchillla AJPW it makes your hard doesn’t it

[@guerrillaheavydefender8364]

@@LatteD1Mandor1a Can you cannot

[@cloroxboi4870]

Eikman Almond your profile had me rolling on the floor and coughing up blood lol

[@fluffchilla1317]

Eikman Almond yes 😻

[@josephusaquila5439]

The man who only worked on one thing most of his life to serve something greater than him. Rest in Peace Mr. Justo. All those years were not wasted even in your absence as your work in it will illuminate your presence for eternity.

[@fes1029]

28.11.2021 R.I.P. Justo Gallego.

[@extraterrestrialdood4087]

he still has a very youthful voice and personality, this shows a man who aged well.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

His faith keeps him going, I suppose. You can still see youth in his eyes, and he’s still as active as a fifty year old is. I would bet he lives to at least 100.

[@user-qj6lj4iq2b]

Jason go pray to your allah

[@bobby9758]

T-that's not what aging means

[@l750z_6]

This guy has better fitness health and energy than me and he’s 95

[@TheRealZ9000]

Lol

[@user-wc7fh3iy5h]

Lol

[@quinfaciousbendelictusocta5941]

Lol

[@blitzenburg_2446]

Lol

[@capitancuba8962]

Lol

[@jeswanth0759]

0:32 that hit me hard

[@matthewlambert8789]

He is a great wonder..he dedicated his life to build a cathedral ...heaven has a place for him 🙏

[@Ranstone]

When this 93 year old is in better shape than most people at my college.

[@datsiral]

I work in excavation and there is 74 years old laborer who could honestly out labor me many day, these old people are putting us young people to shame...

[@randomdude9135]

@@datsiral Doesn't your country has laws and age restrictions for labourers?

[@datsiral]

@@randomdude9135 I'm not really sure but it wouldnt really matter anyways because our boss doesnt even do background checks

[@Epicshadow123456789]

This man needs to be canonized. He will go to heaven, for sure. His cathedral must be finished and must be preserved for future generations.

[@dan.se2590]

Why would you shoot him out a cannon your so mean

[@christiannatania5513]

What?

[@dan.se2590]

Christian Natania it’s a joke lmao

[@blankblank5409]

xD4N101x tf

[@christiannatania5513]

Lol

[@raycevolpi2857]

I've watched this a few times over the years and this still remains one of my favorite videos on the internet. God rest his Soul and God bless whoever is reading this. Jesus loves you.

[@Historywithmaps1939]

Bro is in creative mode

[@SalveMonesvol]

I'm agnostic, but I'd really love it if a thousand people went ti work there in order ti finish it within a year, so that he can see it finished.

[@iakonasisler4808]

From the looks of it a thousand people could finish it in less than a week

[@theralhaljordan7337]

I'm agnostic too, but if they're going to try to get it finished, sign me up!

[@SalveMonesvol]

@@iakonasisler4808 Nah, when you are working with wet construction, you can't rush it. Maybe 100 people could finish it in 1 year with enough budget.

[@naws69]

it depends on him. if he wants outside help or not.

[@yaboycoconuthead7012]

Wtf does announcing what y'all are have to do with getting it done? It's a marvel what he's done that goes beyond religious beliefs. It's a good sentiment tho and hopefully he'll be able to see it before he passes.

[@AntonioGazzaneo91]

The spanish government has to guard this once he is gone, absolutely

[@jocoma23]

sadly they want it gone

[@susactivities_]

@@jocoma23 how do you know?

[@sodalitia]

Yes they have to guard it, so that nobody gets killed by a falling brick. Hopefully not for long though, as they will quickly demolish it.

[@canadianamericanpatriot2601]

@@sodalitia this guy has put his heart into it

[@thefallenlettuce2797]

@@canadianamericanpatriot2601 The person that you are commenting to doent know how much he poured his soul into it

[@nbayoungboyneverbrokeagain6520]

RIP Brother Justo Gallego Martínez (1925-2021), let us pray to Our Lady of the Pillar for his entrance into Heaven. 🙏🙏

[@cwood892]

There is something so beautiful about someone being so committed to something and sticking with it for his whole life, never being intimidated at the challenge of it all or getting “bored” or wanting “more,” but just having faith and just plodding along, day after day and year after year. I know I could definitely learn from this man’s dedication and humility.

[@truhill3986]

Watching this after the Notre Dame burned gives me so much hope. Thank you!

[@reflections7612]

Ninja should be in jail for burning Notre Dame

[@Generalbluethunder]

Denmaaru it wasn’t ninja

[@viktorpecaj1]

Blue Thunder r/woooooosh

[@demon108hunter6]

It really is sad a mosque that was 900 years old a hundred years older than notes dam burned down in 2013 because of the Syria war and nobody cared but something that was a hundred years younger get burned down everybody cares

[@thekebab1655]

Arsalan Khan Well,the Notre-Dame cathedral Was Symbolic to france,it has survived many wars in the past and the fact it burned down because of an Accident is just schocking for the french population.

[@clxma]

When you only have one villager in age of empires to build a world wonder

[@grenks6387]

Um..........minecraft?

[@CryoCK]

Grenks no age of empires

[@lad2987]

@@grenks6387 not everything is minecraft you one trick gamer

[@fixmix9857]

It takes forver

[@tomorrowisyesterday3215]

How dare you open my secret memory....

[@nobbsy8758]

Rest in peace and heaven Justo Gallego Martínez you were and always will be a great and inspiring man of god

[@RichardPeterShon]

This man has more courage, dedication, conviction and love than any leader in the world. This man has a beautiful soul. May he rest in peace 🕊️

[@indigogorge3585]

This man can build a cathedral by himself and most people are too lazy to throw trash in the proper place...

[@jelle2306]

Its quite the task

[@theapelau1842]

I feel like your calling me out stop

[@TomorrowWeLive]

Most *nonWhite people

[@barbara3662]

Jesus Christ gives him the strength needed

[@boltyt8528]

So true

[@happysnappyd7640]

I’m not religious but this is a man of god

[@Stefan-wz1sw]

Thank you for that comment. I'm not religious but I know deep within my heart that this is a a man of God. Funny how purity of action can pierce any heart.

[@pranaygurnule2733]

True

[@samiam1059]

Burn in hell

[@constellious]

@@samiam1059 The fuck are you saying

[@peek-a-boo5190]

@@samiam1059 bruh... wtf

[@thiswasabruhmoment5388]

Update for may 21 2021 THIS MAN IS STILL ALIVE AND STILL CONTINUING HIS BUILD

[@_Are_You_Stupid_]

This guy needs to be canonized........if anyone is to be calld a saint,its him.....

[@lolidkanymore8695]

It’s sad to know he’s worked so hard, he’s so dedicated, and him knowing he will die anytime soon... is truly heartbreaking hopefully someone as dedicated as him can finish his dream

[@Vandarte_translator]

Your commebt is perfectly balanced.

[@findme2425]

These moments make me realize this life is just a joke

[@yamirryayo20]

It's RAAAAAAAW!

[@dominicyang9309]

Thank you for your inspirational speech mr Ramsay

[@jkem0]

Anyone else that read his comment in Ramsay's voice? 😁

[@Touchmyspaget]

Least devout Spainiard:

[@BHuang92]

When single individuals put their mind to it, they can build miraculous things............

[@TheMADC999]

Imagine the things humanity can accomplish if everyone are as patient and hard working as he is

[@ChumboFumbo]

BHuang92 when people put their hearts in Christ they can do anything.

[@OhNoItsExpiredMilk]

BHuang92 cheezy but true!mm cheeze

[@othonielmolinaargueta3442]

BHuang92 he put his mis con God

[@Goldencookie-lu4bz]

BHuang9

[@HoovyTube]

How did he complete the steelwork? The upper dome is something that must have required immense precision, mathematical calculation, and tons of material - not to mention a very powerful will of the individual. I'm simply astounded.

[@SidenoteChannel]

The finest of all men. We are fast losing such men from society. RIP Justo.

[@jennydesaulniers]

He was born in 1925! An amazing man! It’s so beautiful!!

[@EliAs-ub6yf]

During world war 2 he was ignoring the world

[@jennydesaulniers]

EliAs - your right

[@EliAs-ub6yf]

@οὐτόπος means he also ignored the civil war

[@ecoeco6973]

EliAs - How are you sure that he ignored such events? Don’t conclude things that are just speculations.

[@milie6364]

If I go to spain one day IMMA VISIT THIS MAN’S MASTERPEICE! He’s 93 btw!

[@o.v4069]

Unoriginal

[@o.v4069]

He's 93. At the time of this filming he was 72.

[@milie6364]

O.V ik ;-;

[@milie6364]

multiplayer master kid Gaming yeah.. sameee

[@milie6364]

multiplayer master kid Gaming I’m just proud of him lol

[@amilcar5772]

He has died today... The town hall and the church of Mejorada del Campo (the town where the Cathedral is placed) will continue with the project. May his soul rest in peace.

[@Lyndione]

Justo is one example of the indomitable human spirit that is rare in society nowadays😊

[@Michuy1]

Bruh, I can’t even build a good house in Minecraft

[@JustinAbroad]

Minecraft sucks Go to rust

[@jackdonohue7893]

Tidwell no it doesn’t.

[@David-lc9zn]

@@JustinAbroad oh man you don't know what you just got yourself into.

[@xHe11houndx]

@@David-lc9zn It does suck tho. Go play Rust, a big boys game ;)

[@David-lc9zn]

@@xHe11houndx It's a game as any other. Sure Rust has more "realistic" graphics although they are trash but Minecraft is beautiful and at least it's not glitchy and laggy as Rust.

[@sidgrim2168]

Reminds me of the guy who carved a road through a mountain. Awesome people.

[@Bielocke]

That sounds like an awesome story. Got a link?

[@sidgrim2168]

Sure bro: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dashrath_Manjhi www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-single-handedly-carved-road-mountain/

[@showtimelakers1795]

Sid Grim Didn't they make a Bollywood movie about it?

[@nikhiljoshi5288]

Dashrath manjhi, the mountain man of India.

[@Minty_Mentos_]

John henry did it better XD JK

[@kvhjaen]

There is a problem with the translation. 1:53 he does not say: it is better that God take charge. He says: ¨sé que el Ángel se encargá de ello eh¨ which means: ¨I know that Angel will take responsibility for it¨. Angel is the name of the priest who was helping Justo to build the cathedral and he is the president of a nonprofit organization that owns the cathedral now after Justo passed away. Currently, they are working on finishing the cathedral with professional architects.

[@raphaelbourached4087]

Update: he passed away yesterday May he rest in peace

[@graviler2514]

when you use 1 villager in Age of Empires 2 to build a castle.

[@melchid8448]

This made my day

[@xurnt]

haha brings back so many memories

[@GetSomeNutsKid]

😂😂

[@simonroger565]

1 villager building a wonder

[@yesofcourse3972]

... or 1 villager to build whole city

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

All that manual labor is what keeps him in shape even at that age. This is both an inspiration for staying in shape for longevity and it's an inspiration to find something that you yourself are passionate about.

[@sagolius]

You again?

[@justsomeguywithasurprisede4059]

Your late. *_Too f*cking late_*

[@andresolmos8639]

How do you appear everywhere

[@abirahmed8643]

Finally a comment of yours under a hundred likes!

[@x-ler2066]

Iam here

[@m.n.d5949]

Such a sweet soul. Love his creative passion and his love for the Divine. God bless his soul!

[@LD-hs9iv]

Heard he died 2 days ago, November 28th 2021 Damn

[@bigredc222]

I could watch an hour documentary on this guy. There's a million questions. Thanks for posting this.

[@Niko-qm9wt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX_Ug4drnbCah5Y

[@blink0r]

It's not much but here's another video on him. This one is longer kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX_Ug4drnbCah5Y

[@thewacky1558]

I could watch 10 hour documentary I m sure it’s better than hitlers or stanlin

[@arnavpvpkumar5591]

Him: Keeps building cathedral for over 50 years despite nobody believing in him. Me: Gives up getting water because I'd need to get out of bed.

[@swiftpig1229]

hey, it gets better 💚

[@gyozanomics]

I'm sure he is too lazy to get a midnight glass of water sometimes, too. Believe in yourselves.

[@Dark-py2vz]

Same bro same

[@NamNguyen-zp4sl]

@awkward jesus wait wha-

[@greenpeppermint7518]

Legend has it he won’t die until it’s built