| Châlons Cathedral | |
|---|---|
Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Châlons | |
) Châlons Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Rite | Roman |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Châlons-en-Champagne, France  |
| Municipality | Chalons |
)  Shown within France | |
| Geographic coordinates | 48°57′19″N 4°21′28″E / 48.955170°N 4.357883°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Late Gothic (Flamboyant) |
Châlons Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Châlons) is a Roman Catholic church in Châlons-en-Champagne, France, formerly known as Châlons-sur-Marne.
The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop 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
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Choir and high altar
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References
- ^ "The Cathedral Saint-Etienne: The organ". Direction Regionale des Affaires Culturelle de Champagne-Ardenne. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
See also
- List of Gothic Cathedrals in Europe
Books
- Estrayez-Cabassolle, Abbé (1842). Notice historique et descriptive sur la cathédrale de Châlons-sur-Marne (in French). Châlons-sur-Marne: T.-J. Martin.
- Longnon, Auguste (1897). Cartulaire du chapitre de l'église cathédrale de Châlons-sur-Marne (in French). Paris: A.Picard et Fils.
- Lucot, Paul (1884). Les verrières de la cathédrale de Chalons: en général et plus particulièrement les verrières des collatéraux (in French). Chalons-sur-Marne: F. Thouille. [stained glass]
- Villes, Alain (2007). La Cathédrale Saint-Etienne de Châlons-en-Champagne et sa place dans l'architecture médiévale (in French). Langres: D. Guéniot. ISBN 978-2-87825-226-2.
Sources
- Catholic Hierarchy: Diocese of Châlons
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Châlons-sur-Marne
- Unofficial Cathedral website