What is the Difference Between a Basilica and a Cathedral?
Question:
What is the difference between a basilica and a cathedral?
Answer:
Basilicas are churches that are so titled because of their antiquity, dignity, historical importance, or significance as centers of worship. A cathedral is the principal church of a diocese, which contains the chair of the bishop, or “cathedra” in Latin. The chair is the symbol of the bishop’s teaching authority.
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