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Sion Cathedral or the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion () is the
Cathedral page in French
* Buildings and structures in Valais Roman Catholic cathedrals in Switzerland {{switzerland-RC-church-stub
Sion Cathedral or the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion () is the Roman Catholic
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cathedral
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in Sion, Valais
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, Switzerland
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. It is the seat of the Diocese of Sion
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.
The cathedral, in the Byzantine style, contains several Roman inscriptions, 15 altars, and many fonts.
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Cathedral page in French
* Buildings and structures in Valais Roman Catholic cathedrals in Switzerland {{switzerland-RC-church-stub