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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Cathedrals are named after the ''cathedra'', which in Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican cathedrals is the bishop's throne and seat of authority. In Catholicism, official decrees and laws promulgated by a bishop are said to come ''ex cathedra''.
Cathedrals are named after the ''cathedra'', which in Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican cathedrals is the bishop's throne and seat of authority. In Catholicism, official decrees and laws promulgated by a bishop are said to come ''ex cathedra''.
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