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I was talking with a friend today about Orthodox cathedrals, and how there were 3 all in Washington DC. But then that made me wonder -- what is it about them that makes them cathedrals and not just parishes? I've been to a liturgy at St Nicholas (OCA), and it wasn't presided over by a bishop. Which, I thought, okay, maybe he's traveling or something, no big deal. But then I was looking into it more and the Assembly of Bishops website shows where the bishops are located... none of them are listed in DC. So now I'm just confused. I thought a cathedral was where the bishop was located. Any clarification?