Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland : In Name Only

Glasgow Cathedral

The city of Glasgow grew up around the Cathedral founded by St. Mungo in the 6th century.  This Cathedral was the only Scottish one on the mainland to survive the Reformation (break from the Papacy) intact.  It is regarded as a perfect example of pre-Reformation Gothic architecture.  The site was blessed for Christian burial in 397 by St. Ninian.  In the following century St Mungo guilt a simple church.  The current building dates from the early 13th century.  The title “Cathedral” is still used historically, however, now it is the center for the Church of Scotland.