Cathedral de Saint Étienne de Metz

Metz Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Metz. Etz is located i’ the department Moselle en The region of Grand Est. 

 

It is the seat of the bishops of Metz and dedicated to Saint Stephen.

The diocese dates back at least to the 4th century and the present cathedral building was begun in the early 14th century.

 

 

Metz Cathedral has two organs. The modern and larger organ is located in the transept. The smaller and older instrument, called the “Renaissance”, is perched on the triforium of the last traverse of the nave, closest to the choir. 

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