The stunning architecture of England’s cathedrals.

A cathedral is a church that contains the seat of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of an episcopate.Cathedrals with the function of cathedrals are usually specific to those Christian denominations such as the Catholic, Orthodox, Oriental, Anglican and some Lutheran churches.The cathedral is also called Dom.The cathedral is often the most imposing building and one of the oldest buildings in the city. The large size and splendor of the cathedral can be disproportionate to the city itself. The money and talents spent on the building are seen as honoring God.Cathedrals are often oriented east-west, so worshipers look out at the rising sun.The architectural form of the building most often has the plan of a cross. The main body of the building, which makes the longer arm of the cross, is called the nave and is the place where worshipers gather.The arms of the cross are called transepts and often contain a series of chapels. The farthest from the main entrance is the sanctuary where the Blessed Sacrament is placed on the altar.The choir is generally located between the sanctuary and the nave.The cathedral has a desk from which the scripture can be read. It often takes the form of a brass or carved wooden eagle, which supports the book on its outstretched wings and is the symbol of John the Evangelist.

A territorial abbey’s abbey church serves the same purpose but does not receive the title.A pro-cathedral is a parish or other church that serves as a cathedral temporarily, typically while a diocesan cathedral is being…