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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
- Portsmouth Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
The Cathedral’s light coloured stone and towering bronze doors change their hue with the seasons and with the rising and setting of the sun Its understated beauty inspires the many visitors that come here The Cathedral is a centre of mission and prayer, where worship, formal and informal, is offered to God every day of the year
- Cathedrals - The Association of English Cathedrals
Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has a tradition
- Liverpool Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Described as “one of the great buildings of the world” Liverpool Cathedral is the masterpiece of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, an iconic building on Liverpool’s famous cityscape With its Foundation Stone laid in 1904, hundreds of skilled craftsmen then constructed the magnificent edifice which was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1978
- 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
- St Pauls Cathedral, London - The Association of English Cathedrals
St Paul’s is not only an iconic part of the London skyline but also a symbol of the hope, resilience and strength of the city and nation it serves Above all, St Paul’s Cathedral is a lasting monument to the glory of God
- 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
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