Cathedrals: Implied Glory and Importance to Christianity

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There is nothing, in any shape or form, implied about the glory of Cathedrals. These stone behemoths are simply glorious in size, design and aesthetic appeal all built into their design plan and plays an important role in the growth of faith in Christianity. But what is a Cathedral? In their very nature, they are holy places of worship for Christians. Unlike churches which are basic places of worship that are apt for most of the critical requirements of Christianity, Cathedrals are massive places of worship which act as the headquarters for the local diocese, or districts, of the certain sect of Christianity around it and are also where the Bishops resides. They serve as one of the holiest places of worship for Christians, but why? They’re massive, they’re the headquarters of the district and the Bishop lives their, which does sound extremely important; but, unlike any other religions these holiest places of worship don’t necessarily need to have historical significance, a link to the Holy Scripture or any notable presence of God or a Prophet of God in the past or present. So what makes these Cathedrals so holy? The answer is simple: moderately easy accessibility for all Christians to a place near by that appears to have fallen from the heavens equipped with decorative art, an omniscient aura and above all, staggering size in which they can worship and bask in the glory of their religion.

The Largest Cathedral today is one erected in the 1500’s, well before the time of any American President we’ve ever had. A Roman Catholic Cathedral, Seville, also known as The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, resides in Spain. The most noticeable aspect of this building other than its size is that the majority of the elements inside and ...

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