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- What is a cathedral? - The Association of English Cathedrals
What is a cathedral used for? A cathedral is principally a church, a place of Christian worship, and holds services every day As the mother church of a diocese, a cathedral is a focal point for services and celebrations for those worshipping in churches throughout the diocese
- Cathedrals – Frequently Asked Questions - The Association of English . . .
A cathedral is a church But it is a unique church because it contains the “cathedra” (the physical seat) of a bishop and serves as the central church of a diocese and a centre of worship and mission More on what is a cathedral here
- Welcome to The Association of English Cathedrals
And whichever cathedral you decide to visit this year, know you can come on two wheels, four wheels and on foot with new pilgrimage and cycle routes to discover, leading to every one of our 42 cathedrals and our partners in the Church in Wales So this year make time to Discover Cathedrals, Discover Pilgrimage
- Ely Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
The Cathedral is surrounded by beautiful parkland meadows which are ideal for walks picnics There are many things to see do on your visit to Ely Cathedral: climb the world-famous Octagon or go 66m up to the top of the West Tower, explore the many medieval monastic buildings, visit the beautiful Lady Chapel which is the largest attached to any British cathedral and enjoy afternoon tea in
- VE Day - Ely Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Ely Cathedral is planning to light its West Tower with white spotlights and the Galilee porch will be internally lit red, white and blue
- York Minster - The Association of English Cathedrals
Explore the cathedral’s rich history, from the Roman Emperor who changed the course of Christianity, to the fires which threatened to destroy the cathedral Hear the Minster’s world-class choir and organists perform in awe-inspiring spaces which have resounded with choral music for over 1000 years Enjoy an unforgettable visit at one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals
- Durham Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Durham Cathedral has been a place of prayer and pilgrimage for more than a millennium It houses the shrine of St Cuthbert, the 7th century Bishop of Lindisfarne; and the tomb of the Venerable Bede, author of the early 8th century The Ecclesiastical History of the English People, who is known as the The Father of English History
- Salisbury Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Set in eight acres of lawn in the centre of Salisbury, The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of England's finest, built to the glory of God
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