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Cathedral and Church History

A cathedral is a Christian church that houses the bishop, while a church is a structure or building that facilitates the meeting of Jesus Christ’s followers. Their history can be traced back to the apostolic times.

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When was Shrewsbury Cathedral built?

Worcester Cathedral was built between 1084 and 1504

What were cathedral?

A cathedral is the principle church in a diocese, and with which a bishop is officially associated. The word comes from the Latin for 'seat' - as it was where the bishop's throne was kept.

Why do Christians visit St David's cathedral?

david from the bible is a man with God's help killed a gaint and he was a sheppard boy

What are either of the two wings of a cruciform church at right angels to the nave?

Transept The ground plan of many churches forms the shape of a cross. The two 'arms' of the cross are the transepts.

How was the dome at the Cathedral of Florence built?

The Cathedral is the product of many artists that worked on it for various centuries. In 1294 the Corporation of the Guilds commissioned Arnolfo di Cambio to build the new cathedral that was to replace the church of Santa Reparta. A workshop grew up around and inside the church that would be used for decades until 1375. Work began on Sept. 8, 1296. The dome had to wait until 1420 when Brunelleschi won the competition for the building of his structure. In 1434 it was stopped and 2 years later the church was consecrated 140 years after it was begun. The lantern was started in 1445 and finished in 1461 with the golden sphere. The facade is in 19th century Gothic style. The artist proposed the airy dome without the use of fixed centering by using ribbing with beams and bricks set in herringbone patterns, a double shell for the dome with an ogive form on a tall drum. The interior was frescoed by Vasari and Zuccari (1572-1579)

Who was St Johns named after?

just a guess........but maybe St. John!!???!!

Who wanted to translate the bible to English?

Several people did. The earliest translation into English was made by William Tyndale, in 1525. He was however executed before he could finish the job completely. The first completetranslation into English (the so-called Matthew Bible) was made by John Rogers in 1537 under the pseudonym 'Thomas Matthew'. The first officially authorized translation that has become the basis of many later Bible translations was authorized by King James I of England in 1611 and is known as the King James Bible.

Who Painted St Paul's Cathedral ceiling?

Sir Christopher Wren

this is the wrong answer - it was painted by Sir James Thornhill

What were cathedral vaults used for?

There are many uses for cathedrals. They were used for church services. The building of a cathedral represented the glory of God symbolically. Marriages, deaths, and births were often celebrated in the cathedrals. Also, the cathedral had a school and was a meeting place for many.

How much did the Notre Dame Cathedral cost to build?

The exact cost to build Notre Dame Cathedral is unknown, but it took almost 200-years to complete. Construction began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII. The Cathedral is home to the Crown of Thorns, a fragment of the True Cross, and one of the Holy Nails, important relics of Catholicism.

Why in 1618 were some members expelled from the Dutch Reformed Church and even imprisoned?

The Arminians were ousted from the Dutch Reform church and charged with religious treason because they were beilieved to be ready to compromise with the Spanish.

What were Gothic cathedrals built for in the middle ages?

To show the glory of God, and that man was reaching towards God with the building of cathedrals. They were the focus of the community and where people gathered all week to pray, conduct business, stroll, and gossip. Squares were often built in and around (they are still there) the cathedrals so markets would fill the squares and celebrate holidays .

Who was the first president killed in office?

Andrew Jackson was the first one to survive a attempt assassination made by Richard Lawrence but exactly 30 years Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wikes Booth

Does a chapel have an altar?

Western churches generally do not have an alter by definition. However, the pulpit area in front of the sactuary is often refered to as an "alter."

When was Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church created?

Spring Green Primitive Baptist Church was created in 1878.

What is Exeter Cathedral made of?

Salisbury Cathedral, like other cathedrals, is made of quarry stone.

It is made of Limestone, which was taken from the Teffont Evias quarry in Wiltshire. this quarry was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1989 due to the excellent condition of the fossils found there.

Which is the smallest cathedral in Britain?

Traditionally the smallest Cathedral city in England is named as Wells, Somerset (pop. 10,500), the smallest city in Scotland is Stirling (pop. 45000), whilst the smallest cathedral city in the UK (and Wales) is St. Davids, Pembrokeshire (pop. 2000).

Interestingly, by pure definition, the City of London (pop. 7100), is actually the smallest city in the England (and second in the UK). What is commonly considered London is actually more correctly Greater London (pop. 7.2mil.) Greater London comprises two cities, Westminster and the City of London.

West Sussex town with 11 century castle and cathedral?

Chichester has a cathedral and the remains of an 11th century motte and bailey castle in Priory Park.

Arundel has an 11th century castle and a cathedral which is much more modern - it's a Catholic cathedral which was only granted the status of cathedral in the 20th century.