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[[File:Myeongdong Cathedral 01.jpg|alt=Saint Beatrice's Cathedral in Ankae.|thumb|Saint Beatrice's Cathedral in Ankae.]] | [[File:Myeongdong Cathedral 01.jpg|alt=Saint Beatrice's Cathedral in Ankae.|thumb|Saint Beatrice's Cathedral in Ankae.]] | ||
The '''Cathedral Church of the Divine Martyr Saint Beatrice''', informally known as '''Saint Beatrice's Cathedral''' (성 베앋맀 대성당) is the national cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of [[Ankae]]. Located in Ankae's Seochuk District, it is the seat of the [[Archbishop of Ankae]], the highest [[List of Christian primates|Catholic Primate]] of the nation of [[Metzetta]]. It is dedicated to [[Saint Beatrice]] as the name would suggest, and serves as a notable landmark, tourist attraction and symbol of [[Christianity in Metzetta]]. The [[Government of Metzetta|Government of Metzetta's]] [[Metzettan Ministry of Culture|Ministry of Culture]] have designated the building as a historic site, marking it as an important cultural asset of the empire. Since its early days the cathedral has hosted its own publishing house catering to Christian interests, primarily translations of the Bible. | The '''Cathedral Church of the Divine Martyr Saint Beatrice''', informally known as '''Saint Beatrice's Cathedral''' (성 베앋맀 대성당) is the national cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of [[Ankae]]. Located in Ankae's Seochuk District, it is the seat of the [[Archbishop of Ankae]], the highest [[List of Christian primates|Catholic Primate]] of the nation of [[Metzetta]]. It is dedicated to [[Saint Beatrice]] as the name would suggest, and serves as a notable landmark, tourist attraction and symbol of [[Christianity in Metzetta]]. The [[Government of Metzetta|Government of Metzetta's]] [[Metzettan Ministry of Culture|Ministry of Culture]] have designated the building as a historic site, marking it as an important cultural asset of the empire. Since its early days the cathedral has hosted its own publishing house catering to Christian interests, primarily translations of the Bible. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Work began on the cathedral in 1890 and was completed in 1896. Emperor [[Anru Daeku|Daeku]] approved the plans to construct the cathedral on the condition that it be designed by an [[Aciria|Acirian]] architect, as it was Acirians who first brought Christianity to Metzetta. At the time of its completion it was the largest building in [[Ankae]]. | Work began on the cathedral in 1890 and was completed in 1896. Emperor [[Anru Daeku|Daeku]] approved the plans to construct the cathedral on the condition that it be designed by an [[Aciria|Acirian]] architect, as it was Acirians who first brought Christianity to Metzetta. At the time of its completion it was the largest building in [[Ankae]]. | ||
The cathedral offers holy mass for foreigners on Sundays, but all other services are performed in [[Metzi]]. The cathedral's busiest day is the 9th of August, otherwise known as Saint Beatrice's Day. The church is rumoured to house a lock of Saint Beatrice's hair, but the archbishop has historically refused to comment on such matters. | The cathedral offers holy mass for foreigners on Sundays, but all other services are performed in [[Metzi]]. The cathedral's busiest day is the 9th of August, otherwise known as Saint Beatrice's Day. The church is rumoured to house a lock of Saint Beatrice's hair, but the archbishop has historically refused to comment on such matters. | ||
== Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
[[File:Statue of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul.jpg|alt=Statue of Saint Beatrice at the cathedral.|thumb|Statue of Saint Beatrice at the cathedral.]] | [[File:Statue of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul.jpg|alt=Statue of Saint Beatrice at the cathedral.|thumb|Statue of Saint Beatrice at the cathedral.]] | ||
The building was constructed in the gothic revival style according to plans by [[Aciriani people|Acirian]] architect | The building was constructed in the gothic revival style according to plans by [[Aciriani people|Acirian]] architect Audilio Costanari. The main building is 23m tall while the steeple reaches 45m. The interior is ornately decorated with religious artwork. The crypt of the cathedral lies directly beneath the main altar and contains the remains of nine Metzettan martyrs who attempted to convince the [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] to establish Christianity as the national faith in place of [[Chulcheo]]. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
[[Christianity in Metzetta]] | [[Christianity in Metzetta]] | ||