Cathedra

Christianity

A cathedra is the throne of a bishop in the cathedral church of the bishop's diocese. Its name comes from the Greek word kathédra, meaning “seat”, particularly a seat used by a bishop or teacher. The term is also the ultimate source of the English word “chair”.

Type: Throne of a bishop
Location: Cathedral church of a diocese
Name origin: Greek kathédra, meaning “seat”

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Article: Cathedra (English Wikipedia)
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