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Orange County's Crystal Cathedral is redesigned as Christ Cathedral

The Diocese of Orange opened its newly renovated Christ Cathedral today. Bishop Kevin Vann delivered the first mass and dedication ceremony. When the cathedral first launched in 1980, it was touted as the largest all-glass structure in the world.

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KCRW placeholderBy Jarrett Hill • Jul 17, 2019 • 1 min read

The Diocese of Orange opened its newly renovated Christ Cathedral today. Bishop Kevin Vann delivered the first mass and dedication ceremony. When the cathedral first launched in 1980, it was touted as the largest all-glass structure in the world. But perhaps what's most interesting about the cathedral now are the relics held under the altar.

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    Jarrett Hill

    journalist

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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