Jaén Cathedral
cathedral in Andalusia, Spain
The Cathedral of the Assumption (Spanish: Catedral de la Asunción) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of Jaén, Spain.
The current cathedral was conceived in the 16th century to replace a previous 15th century Gothic edifice. Construction lasted for several centuries, with the original idea maintained. Of significance are the chapter house and sacristy, masterpieces of Andrés de Vandelvira and important examples of the Spanish Renaissance; the façade, built in the Baroque style with sculptures by Pedro Roldán; and the choir, built in the Neoclassical style and known as one of the largest in Spain.
Kept in the cathedral is a copy of the Veil of Veronica which probably dates from the 14th century, and originated in Siena. Acquired by Bishop Nicolás de Biedma, it is publicly displayed to the people every year on Good Friday and the Feast of the Assumption, as well as in a side chapel every Friday.
History
The site was once occupied by a mosque. This was the central mosque of the city. The current gradual ascent to the building seen today is described and other features of the ancient mosque in the medieval geographical book ‘Rawdul Mu’taar.’The mosque was built, as recorded in the monumental work of world history ‘Al-Kamil’ by Ibn Al-Athir in the year 210 Hijri corresponding to the year Gregorian year 825 A.D. Interestingly, the concluding words of the last Friday sermon in the mosque are noted in ‘Rawdul Mu’taar’ before the handover of the city to the Christians. reconsecrated as a church dedicated to the Assumption after Ferdinand III of Castile took Jaén in 1246.
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