The cathedrals of the Isylorian Order are truly massive edifices built during the ~1600s PC through 2080 PC (280 NDZ) on Ares and other colony worlds. They have enormous central chambers for worship of the [[Isys’ir]], as well as wings for the Curia (administrative, See: [[Church Structure]]) and [[Inquisition]] offices and barracks. These are the strongholds from which the church projects its power. On Ares, these titanic structures are larger than elsewhere in the [[Core Worlds]], colloquially known as the “Grand Cathedrals.” - The first cathedral was built in [[Casiguay]] in 1602. Prior to the founding of the [[Leducian Orthodoxy]]. - The second cathedral was built in the hills on the eastern side of [[San Reales]] in 1674. It remained unscathed during the bombing. This was claimed to be a divine blessing. - After intense negotiations (and possibly some magical influence), the Federation allowed a cathedral to be built in [[Kumuro]], which was completed in 1738. - The final cathedral was built in [[Calcinam]] at the request of the Northern Bloc government. It was completed in 2080 PC (280 NDZ). Calcinam Grand Cathedral ![[Grand Cathedral.jpeg]]