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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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Why was st basils cathedral built?

To commemorate the capture of the tater stronghold in kazan

What is the function of the Home Missions Department in the AME Zion Church?

The function of the Home Missions Department in the A.M.E. Zion Church is to raise funds for churches in need of repairs, upgrading or renovations.

What was the Christian policy towards the Jews in middle ages?

Jews were considered second-class citizens at best. Even during times of quiet, they were subject to ostracism from various guilds of craftsmen, extra taxation, and the occasional burning of Jewish texts. In the worst instances, there were massacres, pogroms, and expulsions. See also:

Some anti-Semitic actions during the Middle ages

A famous building in turkey that was once a cathedral but then a mosque?

Hagia Sophia

Details can be found on google or at wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia

What do Christians do in Coventry Cathedral?

Roman Catholic AnswerCoventry Cathedral was taken away from the Church by Henry VIII and used for his brand new Church - the "Church" of England, subsequently it was destroyed by the Germans during the bombing of World War II. A new "Cathedral" has been built by the Anglicans, it is not a Catholic Church.

How does the vatican control white and black smoke?

The white smoke to announce the election of a new Pope is made from potassium chlorate and pine tree resin. ( once thought that wet or damp straw was used ) The black smoke is made from some sulfur, anthracene and potassium perchlorate.


A popular myth was that the ballots used to vote for a new Pope colored the smoke. White smoke when the ballots agreed , and black smoke when more voting was called for. Ballots are burned after every round of voting.


The lists of what is burned comes from a news release from the Vatican.


Anthracene is a chemical commonly used in smoke screens.

Potassium Perchlorate is commonly used as an oxidizer in fireworks.

Potassium Chlorate is also commonly used as an oxidizer.

How old is St John's Church?

St. John's Church (Savannah, Georgia)

The church was formed in 1840. St. John's first building was consecrated in 1841. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

St. John's Church (Savannah, Georgia)

The church was formed in 1840. St. John's first building was consecrated in 1841. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

St. John's Church (Savannah, Georgia)

The church was formed in 1840. St. John's first building was consecrated in 1841. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

St. John's Church (Savannah, Georgia)

The church was formed in 1840. St. John's first building was consecrated in 1841. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

St. John's Church (Savannah, Georgia)

The church was formed in 1840. St. John's first building was consecrated in 1841. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

St. John's Church (Savannah, Georgia)

The church was formed in 1840. St. John's first building was consecrated in 1841. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.