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- 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
- What is a cathedral? - The Association of English Cathedrals
A cathedral is a church which holds the seat of the bishop (in Latin, cathedra) and is the mother church of its diocese, the area under the pastoral care of the bishop A cathedral’s primary purpose is to be a place of Christian worship but it is also often the oldest building in continuous use in its surrounding area and of significance to the heritage, culture and community life of the
- Cathedrals - The Association of English Cathedrals
Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has a tradition
- 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
- Gloucester Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Gloucester Cathedral is a glorious sacred space and iconic landmark in the heart of Gloucester, with a history that can be traced back to 679AD It is the mother church of the Diocese of Gloucester and welcomes around 350,000 visitors every year The Cathedral is open daily, with entry by donation, and hosts a packed and varied programme of services and events throughout the year
- 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
- Salisbury Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Set in eight acres of lawn in the centre of Salisbury, The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of England's finest, built to the glory of God
- 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
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