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The Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba [1] [2] (Spanish: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba [meθˈkita kateˈðɾal de ˈkoɾðoβa]), officially known by its ecclesiastical name of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción), [3] is the cathedral of the Diocese of Córdoba dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and located in the Spanish region of ...
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[15]: 78 The mosque's architecture and its association with the height of Muslim civilization in al-Andalus made it a prestigious monument that was frequently mentioned by Muslim writers and that influenced later Islamic architecture in the region. [16] [15]: 77 Statue of Saint James Matamoros inside the Mosque–Cathedral
After the conquest, under Islamic law, Jews were also categorized as dhimmis, having the same social standing as Christians. The Jewish communities scattered throughout the rural areas of al-Andalus remained fairly isolated, however Jews living in cities and towns, like those in Cordoba that became integrated into Islamic culture and society.
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Cathedral: Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady in Córdoba: Current leadership; Pope: Francis: Bishop: Demetrio Fernández González: Metropolitan Archbishop: José Ángel Saiz Meneses: Website; Website of the Diocese
The treasure of this cathedral would deserve a separate chapter, due to the accumulation of ex-vows (mainly silver and gold pieces) and jewels donated by wealthy faithful or by urban collections: silver crosiers with gold details, silver and gold crowns embroidered with diamonds and pearls to "dress" the statues of the Virgin, a large ...
Cathedral of Córdoba may refer to: Cathedral of Córdoba (Argentina), a Roman Catholic cathedral in Argentina; Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, a Roman Catholic ...