What is the difference between a basilica and a cathederal?
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A cathedral is a church which holds a bishops throne (called cathedra) It means it is the central church of his diocese. A basilica is a special cathedral, and can indicate either the architectural style of a church, or its canonical status. The Pope may designate a cathedral a basilica for a number of reasons, historical, architectural, or local importance. An oratory is a structure other than a parish church, set aside by Church authority for prayer and the celebration of Mass. Examples would be chapels in airports and colleges where all of the functions of a parish aren't required. Private chapels are permitted in Catholicism, but if Church authority had not sanctioned their particular creation, they are chapels, not oratories. All of these are churches in that they have a consecrated altar and are used for celebrating the Sacraments. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_a_basilica_a_cathedral_an_oratory_and_a_church
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