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- A cathedral is a principal church of a bishop
- or archbishop, containing his throne which is
- usually situated on the south side of the
- choir. A cathedral is governed by a dean and
- chapter. Some British cathedrals, such as
- Lincoln and York, are referred to as
- minsters, the term originating in the name
- given to the bishop and cathedral clergy who
- were often referred to as a monasterium.
- Because of their importance, cathedrals were
- for many centuries the main focus of artistic
- and architectural endeavour. Their artworks
- include stained glass, frescoes, mosaics,
- carvings in wood and stone, paintings (such
- as altarpieces), ironwork, and textiles.
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- Subject by: Russell Webb
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