A cathedra is the throne of a bishop in the early Christian basilica. [1] When used with this meaning, it may also be called the bishop's throne. With time, the related term cathedral …

Feb 22, 2019 · When you visit a cathedral church where a bishop regularly celebrates Mass, one of the primary features is a special chair. This chair is called a cathedra (hence the name …

Mar 26, 2021 · Cathedra, (Latin: “chair,” or “seat”), Roman chair of heavy structure derived from the klismos—a lighter, more delicate chair developed by the ancient Greeks. The cathedra …

Mar 11, 2017 · The cathedra, or bishop’s chair, designed by architect Quinlan Terry for England’s Brentwood Cathedral (1989), makes clear in its large scale, semiprecious stone, and …

May 1, 2025 · The bishop’s seat is a sign of his teaching authority as a successor to the apostles. The chair “is the symbol of the authority of the bishop and, in particular, of his ‘magisterium,’ …

Jan 15, 2022 · In every diocesan cathedral, there is a cathedra, which makes the cathedral the bishop’s church, the most prominent church in the diocese. From this church and his chair, a …

Cathedra, (I) the chair or throne (thronos) of a bishop in his cathedral church, on which he presides at solemn functions. Originally the bishop’s cathedra stood in the center of the apse, …

Cathedra, (Latin: “chair,” or “seat”), Roman chair of heavy structure derived from the klismos—a lighter, more delicate chair developed by the ancient Greeks. The cathedra was used in the …

Prices for bishop chairs start at $950 and top out at $70,000 with the average selling for $6,800. With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and …

Jun 21, 2009 · Cathedra is the Latin word for a chair with armrests. Its Roman connotations of authority reserved for the Emperor were adopted by bishops after the fourth century. In this …