Cathedrals Flashcards

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What is the Pontiff?

A

The Pope

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What is the Catholic Church Hierachy?

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-Pope (top)
-Cardinals
-Archbishops
-Bishops
-Priests
-Deacons
-The Laity (bottom)

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How are cathedrals different from churches?

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Cathedrals are run by bishops whereas churches are run by pastors or priests. Cathedrals also have a bishops seat and they are usually larger and look better

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What is a bishop?

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A leader of a diocese, and has a special chair in the Cathedral that he runs.

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What is a diocese?

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the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches divided up the country into areas, these are called dioceses and are run by a bishop

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What is a cathedral?

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A cathedral is a church that has the seat of the local bishop. Usually the most beautiful and or largest church in the diocese

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What is the bishop’s seat?

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A large chair, often beautifully carved in wood. The bishop sits on it when he conducts a service in the cathedral

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What was the nave (long passage way) down the center of the cathedral often used for in previous ages?

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A shelter for traders to sell their goods

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What is a rood screen?

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A screen that was made in front of the cathedral to separate business and worship

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Why is it called a rood screen?

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Because it often contained a rood (a cross) in its design

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What else are cathedrals used for?

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-royal weddings
-funerals
-coronations

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