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A '''cathedral''' is a [[church]] which is the main church of a religious [[diocese]] and the seat of the local [[bishop]]. In everyday language, large churches that are not held by a bishop are occasionally also incorrectly called cathedrals. Historically, in England a cathedral was considered the status symbol that made of a town a city.
A '''cathedral''' is a [[church]] which is the main church of a religious [[diocese]] and the seat of the local [[bishop]]. In everyday language, large churches that are not held by a bishop are occasionally also incorrectly called cathedrals. Historically, in England a cathedral was considered the status symbol that made of a town a city.
Certain cathedrals, and churches, prior to Henry VIII, were attached to monasteries or abbeys. These were called minsters; and their origins are seen today in their names: Westminster, York Minster, Beverley Minster etc.,
Certain cathedrals, and churches, prior to Henry VIII, were attached to monasteries or abbeys. These were called minsters; and their origins are seen today in their names: Westminster, York Minster, Beverley Minster etc.,
[[File:Cathédrale, AmiensTP (1).JPG|center|600px|thumbnail|Amiens Cathedral]]
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==