Orléans Cathedral
Roman catholic church in Orléans, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Orléans Cathedral (French: Basilique Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans)[1] is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Orléans, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Orléans.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Orléans Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
Province | Diocese of Orléans |
Rite | Roman |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Orléans, France |
Geographic coordinates | 47°54′6″N 1°54′37″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Gothic, Gothic Revival |
Groundbreaking | 1601 (1601) |
Completed | 1829 (1829) |
Specifications | |
Length | 140 metres (460 ft) |
Width (nave) | 40 metres (130 ft) |
Height (max) | 88 metres (289 ft) (2 towers) |
Spire(s) | one |
Spire height | 114 metres (374 ft) |
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It was originally built from 1278 to 1329. It was partially destroyed in 1568 by the Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion, but was rebuilt between 1601 and 1829.[2] The edifice is in the Gothic architectural style.
During the Siege of Orléans, the cathedral was visited frequently by Joan of Arc.[3] The cathedral's stained glass windows now depict the story of Joan's actions that contributed to the lifting of the siege.[4]