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- What is a cathedral? - The Association of English Cathedrals
What is a cathedral used for? A cathedral is principally a church, a place of Christian worship, and holds services every day As the mother church of a diocese, a cathedral is a focal point for services and celebrations for those worshipping in churches throughout the diocese
- Welcome to The Association of English Cathedrals
Soaring spires, spectacular vaulted ceilings, a rich spiritual historical heritage, English cathedrals are wonders of architecture, sanctuaries of peace
- 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
- 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
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites - The Association of English Cathedrals
The Cathedral houses relics of St Cuthbert and Bede The Westminster World Heritage Site includes the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret’s Church These buildings have been the centre of the administration of England since the 11th century, and later of the United Kingdom
- Cathedrals - The Association of English Cathedrals
Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has a tradition
- 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
- VE Day - Ely Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals
Ely Cathedral is planning to light its West Tower with white spotlights and the Galilee porch will be internally lit red, white and blue
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