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List Of Cathedrals In Estonia ...
This is a list of cathedrals in Estonia sorted geographically. See also * List of churches in Estonia * List of cathedrals (international) References {{Europe topic, List of cathedrals in, countries_only=yes Cathedrals in Estonia Cathedrals Estonia Cathedrals A cathedral is a church that contains the '' cathedra'' () of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate. Churches with the function of "cathedral" are usually specific to those Christian denomination ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathedral
A cathedral is a church that contains the '' cathedra'' () of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate. Churches with the function of "cathedral" are usually specific to those Christian denominations with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches.New Standard Encyclopedia, 1998 by Standard Educational Corporation, Chicago, Illinois; page B-262c Church buildings embodying the functions of a cathedral first appeared in Italy, Gaul, Spain, and North Africa in the 4th century, but cathedrals did not become universal within the Western Catholic Church until the 12th century, by which time they had developed architectural forms, institutional structures, and legal identities distinct from parish churches, monastic churches, and episcopal residences. The cathedral is more important in the hierarchy than the church because it is from the cathedral that the bishop governs the area unde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dormition Cathedral, Tartu
Dormition Cathedral, formally known as The Cathedral of the Dormition of Our Lady or simply Uspenski Cathedral ( et, Jumalaema Uinumise katedraalkirik) is a cathedral church of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church in Tartu, Estonia. Previous churches A number of other churches stood on the site of the current cathedral. A 13th century Dominican convent dedicated to St Mary Magdalene was located on the site of the present church. In 1704 a wooden church in honour of the Virgin Mary was built instead. On 16 April 1752 the cornerstone of a new stone church was laid by orders of Peter the Great. It was built on designs made by Nikolai Vasilyev. it was finished and consecrated on 28 January 1754. However, by 1762 the church became unsafe and in 1771 a church was built close by until renovations were made. In 1772, the bell tower was built. On 25 June 1775 both churches were destroyed by fire. Present church A new church was designed by Paul Spekle which was built between 1776 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Religious Buildings And Structures In Estonia
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Cathedrals In Estonia
A cathedral is a church that contains the ''cathedra'' () of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate. Churches with the function of "cathedral" are usually specific to those Christian denominations with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches.New Standard Encyclopedia, 1998 by Standard Educational Corporation, Chicago, Illinois; page B-262c Church buildings embodying the functions of a cathedral first appeared in Italy, Gaul, Spain, and North Africa in the 4th century, but cathedrals did not become universal within the Western Catholic Church until the 12th century, by which time they had developed architectural forms, institutional structures, and legal identities distinct from parish churches, monastic churches, and episcopal residences. The cathedral is more important in the hierarchy than the church because it is from the cathedral that the bishop governs the area under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
