Fulda Cathedral
Fulda Cathedral (German: Fuldaer Dom, also Sankt Salvator) is the former abbey church of Fulda Abbey and the burial place of Saint Boniface. Since 1752 it has also been the cathedral of the Diocese of Fulda, of which the Prince-Abbots of Fulda were created bishops. The abbey was dissolved in 1802 but the diocese and its cathedral have continued. The dedication is to Christ the Saviour (Latin: Salvator). The cathedral constitutes the high point of the Baroque district of Fulda, and is a symbol of the town.
| Fulda Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour | |
Fuldaer Dom | |
Fulda Cathedral | |
Fulda Cathedral Location in Germany | |
| 50°33′14″N 9°40′18″E | |
| Location | Fulda |
| Country | Germany |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | The Abbey Church of Fulda |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 23 April 1704 |
| Founder(s) | Adalbert von Schleifras |
| Dedication | Saint Boniface |
| Dedicated | 15 August 1712 |
| Past bishop(s) | Sturmius , Johannes Dyba , Heinz Josef Algermissen |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Johann Dientzenhofer |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Baroque |
| Completed | 1712 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 99 m (324 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 39 m (127 ft 11 in) |
| Number of spires | 2 |
| Spire height | 65 m (213 ft 3 in) |
| Bells | 10 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Paderborn |
| Diocese | Fulda |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Michael Gerber |
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