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   May 4, 2024 · Wadi El Natrun: Egypt: 4th century Coptic Orthodox: Built by Saint John around his "Tree of Obedience". The Monastery remained open until the 17th century when it was finally abandoned. Originally the body of St. John was in a Church near modern-day Suez, Egypt, but his disciples moved it to the monastery in 515 AD. Monastery of Saint Moses the ...

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   May 5, 2024 · Makuria ( Old Nubian: ⲇⲱⲧⲁⲩⲟ, Dotawo; Greek: Μακουρία, romanized : Makouria; Arabic: المقرة, romanized : al-Muqurra) was a medieval Nubian kingdom in what is today northern Sudan and southern Egypt. Its capital was Dongola (Old Nubian: Tungul) in the fertile Dongola Reach, and the kingdom is sometimes known by the name ...

   • Currency: Gold, Solidus, Dircham

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   6 days ago · The Immaculate Conception became a popular subject in literature, but its abstract nature meant it was late in appearing as a subject in works of art. The iconography of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception shows Mary standing, with arms outstretched or hands clasped in prayer. The feast day of the Immaculate Conception is December 8.

   • Major shrine: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

   • Patronage: See Patronages of the Immaculate Conception

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   Where is Ely Cathedral?

   • Ely Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, U.K. The Romanesque cathedral can trace its origins to the 7th century, though the present building dates only as far back as 1083. It is celebrated for its beauty and its history, and it is a major tourist attraction.

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   Why is the Cathedral on the Isle of Ely named after Eels?

   • The cathedral sails above the marshes of the Isle of Ely, named for the eels in the surrounding fenland. Before the fens were drained in the 17th century, the isle was almost inapproachable. A monastery was founded on the Isle of Ely in 673 by Etheldreda, daughter of one of the kings of East Anglia.

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   What is the tallest cathedral in the world?

   • The Strasbourg Cathedral was the tallest structure in the contemporary world for the following four centuries, thanks to the height of its 142m Tower. It was also distinctive because it was one of the few Gothic cathedrals with only one Tower. The Cathedral was converted into a Protestant church in 1521 as part of the Protestant Reformation.

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   What is the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world?

   • From 1852 to 1880, it was restored to its first appearance. Built 295–305 as the Mausoleum of emperor Diocletian, is the second oldest structure used by any Christian Cathedral. It is regarded as the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world that remains in use in its original structure, without near-complete renovation at a later date.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › Ely-cathedralEly Cathedral | History, Description, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Ely Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, U.K. The Romanesque cathedral can trace its origins to the 7th century, though the present building dates only as far back as 1083. It is celebrated for its beauty and its history, and it is a major tourist attraction.

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   May 2, 2024 · Rafael Moneo, Pritzker Prize-winning Spanish architect and educator known for designs that seamlessly incorporate both contemporary and historically referential elements. His best-known projects include the National Museum of Roman Art, Merida, Spain, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles.

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   May 2, 2024 · Strasbourg Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Strasbourg, France. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Strasbourg and one of Europe’s finest examples of Gothic architecture. The cathedral was completed in 1439 and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1988.

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   2 days ago · The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany, New York is full of rich history. Constructed in 1852, the cathedral was originally commissioned by Irish Bishop John McCloskey in order to serve his flock of Catholics who fled Ireland from the Potato Famine. Today, the cathedral stands as the second-oldest cathedral in New York state. Captured ...