Ferrol Co-Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Co-Cathedral of Saint Julian |
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Concatedral de San Xiao
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Co-Cathedral |
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| Location | Ferrol, Galicia, Spain |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Julián Sánchez Bort |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
The Co-Cathedral of Saint Julian is a beautiful Roman Catholic church located in the town of Ferrol. This town is in the region of Galicia, in Spain. It is known for its grand Neoclassical style.
A Look Back in Time
Building the Co-Cathedral
The Co-Cathedral of Saint Julian was built in the 18th century. This means it was constructed between the years 1701 and 1800. The church was designed by an architect named Julián Sánchez Bort.
He got his ideas for the church's design from another famous church. This was the Sant'Andrea delle Fratte church in Rome, Italy. The style he used is called Neoclassical architecture. This style often looks back to ancient Greek and Roman buildings for inspiration. It uses features like columns and simple, grand shapes.
Becoming a Co-Cathedral
For many years, the church was just a regular church. But in 1959, something special happened. It was given the title of "co-cathedral." This means it shares the important role of a cathedral with another church. The other church is the Cathedral of Mondoñedo.
A cathedral is usually the main church of a diocese. A diocese is an area managed by a bishop. So, being a co-cathedral means it helps lead the religious life of the area alongside another major church.
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