Châlons Cathedral
| Châlons Cathedral | |
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| Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Châlons | |
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| Geographic coordinates | 48°57′19″N 4°21′28″E / 48.955170°N 4.357883°ECoordinates: 48°57′19″N 4°21′28″E / 48.955170°N 4.357883°E |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
| Municipality | Chalons |
Châlons Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Châlons) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Châlons-en-Champagne, France, formerly Châlons-sur-Marne.
It is the seat of the Bishops of Châlons and was consecrated in 1147 October 26, by Pope Eugene III.
Jean-Jacques Arveuf-Fransquin designed the neo-Flamboyant organ case of Châlons Cathedral. The case was created by the cabinetmaker Etienne Gabriel Ventadour, and housed the instrument made by John Abbey, who delivered the instrument in 1849.[1] The cathedral is also noted for its stained glass windows.
12th-century stained glass windows
Cathedral before the 1668 fire
Nave
Organ.jpg)
Choir and high altar
References
- ↑ "The Cathedral Saint-Etienne: The organ". Direction Regionale des Affaires Culturelle de Champagne-Ardenne. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
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- Catholic Hierarchy: Diocese of Châlons
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Châlons-sur-Marne
- Unofficial Cathedral website
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