The spelling "cathedra" is a bishop's chair, or his official position. The similar term is "cathedral" meaning a church, usually a large one that is the principal church of a diocese.
The Presider's chair is where the priest sits
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The word "chair" derives from the Latin "cathedra", the connection being the designation of a church that was the "seat" of a bishop as a cathedral.
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AnswerThe bishop's chair is a chair generally left vacant unless a bishop is in attendace. He will sit in the bishop's chair while the priest officiates.
The Chair of a priest presiding at a Mass or service is called "The Presider's (because he presides) Chair" The Chair of a Bishop at his Cathedral is called "The Cathedra" (Meaning Chair).
A cathedra, which is the official chair where the Bishop presides. It's an actual physical chair, not just a symbol.
Every bishop has a chair, called a cathedra, which was traditional symbol of his teaching and leadership role. The church where the bishops cathedra is located is called a cathedral, and is the 'mother-church' of the diocese which that bishop serves.The pope is the bishop of Rome, so his chair - his cathedra - is located in the cathedral of the diocese of Rome, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. This was also the first church built in Rome.
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He or she is elected annually for one year term of office.
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