Architecture and furnishings Holy Name Cathedral (Chicago)
1 architecture , furnishings 1.1 bronze cathedral doors 1.2 resurrection crucifix 1.3 ambo of evangelists 1.4 ambo of epistle writers 1.5 cathedral altar 1.6 cathedra of see of chicago 1.7 sanctuary panels of holy name 1.8 pipe organs 1.9 galeri of cardinals architecture , furnishings the nave of cathedral during wedding. holy name cathedral built in gothic revival architectural style while @ same time integrating motifs symbolic of message of modern church. church building 233 feet (71 m) long, 126 feet (38 m) wide , can seat 1,110 people. ceiling 70 feet (21 m) high , has spire reaches 210 feet (64 m) sky. overall, cathedral features motifs meant instill ambience of physically dwelling in biblical tree of life. bronze cathedral doors the first feature greets worshipers massive bronze doors designed albert j. friscia weigh 1200 pounds each. doors introduce overall tree of life theme intricate details serve make doors overwhelming planks of wood. doors possess hydr...