What is York Minster?
Q: What is York Minster?
A: York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.
Q: Why is it called a Minster?
A: The title Minster is given to churches which in the Anglo-Saxon period were missionary teaching churches.
Q: Where is York Minster located?
A: York Minster is located in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England.
Q: Who is the 'seat' of the Archbishop of York?
A: York Minster is the 'seat' of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest-ranking bishop in the Church of England.
Q: Who manages the affairs of the Minster?
A: The affairs of the Minster are managed by a Chapter (committee) under the Dean of York.
Q: Who is the current archbishop of York?
A: The current archbishop of York (since 2005) is Dr. John Sentamu.
Q: What is the role of a Minster in the Anglo-Saxon period?
A: In the Anglo-Saxon period, a Minster was a missionary teaching church.
