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Each cathedral has its own history. The basic definition of a cathedral is the place where the cathedra is. The cathedra is the chair the bishop uses. So a cathedral is usually the big church or the main parish within a wider diocese, which the bishop is the leader for.
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Why was st Paul's cathedrals built?
Because it was an church and it was designed by christopor wren
When was coventry cathedral built?
Many cathedrals were built to honor God. They were also built for the Church to show their wealth and their all seeing power. Many cathedrals have stained glass which is used to illustrate the bible for those who are illiterate. Hope this helps!
When were cathedrals built?
They were built around c. 1300-1500's.
Where were the Middle ages cathedrals built?
The use of cathedrals was the same in the Middle Ages as it is today, as the church associated with the central administration of a diocese. The diocese is a set of churches grouped according to geographical area. The religious head of a diocese is a bishop, whose church is the cathedral. It is called a cathedral because the bishop's throne is there; the Latin word "cathedra" means seat. The presence of a cathedral was the thing that distinguished a city from a town, for much of the Middle Ages.
What is the cathedral made out of?
Cathedrals certainly are beautiful. Most Cathedrals are made out of stone, and bricks of the age they were built. More modern cathedrals have metal instead of wood framing, to make the structure more stable.
When Were most castles and cathedrals built?
in the 1300's ..............
What do you call churches built in the middle ages?
Cathedrals
Who built the cathedrals during medieval times?
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What are two cathedrals in Ireland?
The two cathedrals in Ireland are called: St Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral.
Who made cathedral's in the middle ages?
The Catholic church built all of the major cathedrals with the help of wealthy men and by selling indulgences (the selling of forgiveness of sins, and saints bones).
What name do you give churches built in the middle ages?
cathedrals
Christianity effects on architecture?
Cathedrals were built in the shape of a cross...
