Term
Cathedral
The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's seat or throne as a symbol of authority.
Filed underEcclesiology
Definition
The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's seat or throne, the symbol of his authority.
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- Broader than
- Part of
- dioceseTerm
Sources
- 1.J. G. Davies The New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship. 1st American ed.. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1986). 152Original citation: Davies, J. G. The New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship. 1st American ed. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1986, 152.
Last revised August 14, 2026