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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 – 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
St Albans Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain It stands over the place where Alban, the first British martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1,700 years ago
Winchester Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals For over a thousand years, people have come to seek inspiration in this magnificent Cathedral From a small Saxon church to a great Cathedral, the long history of this sacred place stretches back over 15 centuries Discover glorious church architecture, priceless treasures, great works of art, historic events and famous people See the 12th-Century Winchester Bible, illuminated in gold and
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
Lichfield Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals The Cathedral has many treasures including the St Chad Gospels, an illuminated Anglo Saxon gospel book from about 730 (about 50 years older than the Book of Kells) The Lichfield Angel, discovered in 2003, is a remarkable survival of Saxon sculpture Dated to around 800, it comprises three separate fragments thought to have formed part of a tomb chest, presumably that of St Chad
Liverpool Cathedral - The Association of English Cathedrals Described as “one of the great buildings of the world” Liverpool Cathedral is the masterpiece of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, an iconic building on Liverpool’s famous cityscape With its Foundation Stone laid in 1904, hundreds of skilled craftsmen then constructed the magnificent edifice which was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1978