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![The exterior of the church. “When I looked at the history of the architecture that has represented these three different faiths, I realised architecture has also been complicit in a description of the differences of these faiths,” Mr Adjaye said. Courtesy Adjaye Associates](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JYMS4A2EBUQVC6VBBINXGN3CAU.jpg?smart=true&auth=d0951f488a2585263a1c4b443ef67e6597da76a20f2ed4913a08fe2613983e86&width=400&height=225)
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Abu Dhabi's stunning Abrahamic Family House will be lasting legacy of historic papal visit
The striking place of worship will bring together the faiths of Islam, Judaism and Christianity when it opens its doors next year
![Chris Maxwell](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Farc-authors%2Fthenational%2Ff005eeee-1b9f-4651-83b9-f3855d004515.png?smart=true&auth=f6a61a561eb0ef8bc7a84f6756d3bcaa782e65b739bc29938e397a7db5b60611&width=70&height=70)
Chris Maxwell
February 04, 2021
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