co-cathedral

English

Etymology

From co- +‎ cathedral.

Noun

co-cathedral (plural co-cathedrals)

  1. (Christianity) One of a group of churches (usually a pair) which share the function of being the seat of a bishop.
    • 1906, Elise Whitlock Rose, Cathedrals and Cloisters of the South of France‎[1], volume 1:
      Long before this day of contented stagnancy, in 1061, when Forcalquier, fortified, growing, and important, claimed many honours, Bishop Gérard Caprérius of Sisteron had given the city a Provost and a Chapter, and created the Church of Saint-Mary, co-cathedral with that of Notre-Dame of Sisteron. Not contented with this honour, Forcalquier demanded and received a Bishopric of her own.

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