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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cathedral?
The chief church of a diocese, in which the bishop has his throne (cathedra) and close to which is his residence; it is, properly speaking, the bishop's church, wherein he presides, teaches, and conducts worship for the whole Christian community. The word is derived from the Greek kathedra through the Latin cathedra, throne, elevated seat.
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Who is Saint James?
Saint James (d. AD 44), the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother to Saint John the Evangelist, was one of the disciples of Jesus. He is called Saint James “the Great” to distinguish him from the other apostles named James. Saint James is described as one of the first disciples to join Jesus.
The Gospel of John relates that the two brothers had been followers of John the Baptist, who first introduced them to Jesus (John 1:29-39). The Synoptic Gospels state they were with their father by the seashore when Jesus called them to follow Him (Mt.4:21-22, Mk.1:19-20). According to Mark, James and John were called Boanerges, or the "Sons of Thunder" (Mark 3:17). In the Acts of the Apostles, Luke records that King Herod had James executed by the sword (Acts12:1-2). More information.
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