Orléans Cathedral Explained

Building Name:Cathedral of the Holy Cross of Orléans
Location:Orléans, France
Geo:47.9017°N 1.9103°W
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic Church
Rite:Roman
Province:Diocese of Orléans
Status:Cathedral
Functional Status:Active
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Church
Architecture Style:Gothic, Gothic Revival
Specifications:yes
Height Max: (2 towers)
Spire Quantity:one

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.

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]

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  1. in English, "Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Cross"
  2. Book: Glendinning . Miles . The Conservation Movement: A History of Architectural Preservation: Antiquity to Modernity . 2013 . Routledge . 978-1-136-16701-0 . 36 . 19 January 2021 . en.
  3. Book: DeVries . Kelly . Joan of Arc: A Military Leader . 2003 . Sutton . 978-0-7509-2787-1 . 115 . 19 January 2021 . en.
  4. Book: Gordon . Mary . Joan of Arc: A Life . 29 July 2008 . Penguin . 978-1-4406-3273-0 . 41 . 19 January 2021 . en.