Co-cathedral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Co-cathedral is a noun meaning (Christianity) One of a group of churches (usually a pair) which share the function of being the seat of a bishop.
Meaning
(Christianity) One of a group of churches (usually a pair) which share the function of being the seat of a bishop.
Example Sentences
Long before this day of contented stagnancy, in 1061, when Forcalquier, fortified, growing, and important, claimed many honours, Bishop Gérard Caprérius of Sisteron had given the city a Provost and a Chapter, and created the Church of Saint-Mary, co-cathedral with that of Notre-Dame of Sisteron. Not contented with this honour, Forcalquier demanded and received a Bishopric of her own.
Word Forms
- co-cathedrals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include procathedral, pro-cathedral, counion, catechumenate, copt, ciborium.
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