Cathedral



Though many cathedrals vary in decoration, all have the important feature of being in a cross shape, giving it great relation to the faith. The cross is the symbol that the Christian messiah, Jesus Christ was crucified on, giving it great importance to the faith. DON'T REPEAT PHRASE - TELL MORE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE The shape of the cathedral also allows the building to be divided into different sections, which are occupied by the clergy, choir, laity, etc. YOU HAVE NOW MOVED PAST YOUR INTRO - STAY FOCUSSED ON RELATION TO FAITH Lastly, the cross reminds Christians to live lives shaped by the cross of Christ. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? The shape of the cross has great importance in the Christian faith, giving the cathedral shape great relation to the faith.

Another feature of the church is that all congregation members face eastward during prayer. Facing towards the rising sun is another way of facing towards the risen Christ. In Christianity people also believe that the lord ascended from the Mount of Olives, and that when he comes back he will come on a cloud from the east. MORE ON HEAVEN - MAKE TIE TO THE FAITH VERY CLEAR. Facing Eastward is also significant to the faith because the wise man saw signs of immanent birth of Christ from the east, Ezekiel saw the "the glory of the lord" when facing eastward, and the Jews faced eastward during their worship. The congregation facing eastward during prayer shows great significance towards religion.