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On Saturday, December 7, 2024, President-elect Donald J. Trump will attend the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral. The visit to Paris is his first foreign trip since winning the 2024 elections.
“It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris. France on Saturday to attend the grand opening of the beautiful and historic Notre Dame Cathedral,” Trump wrote in Truth Social. “President Emmanuel Macron has done an outstanding job ensuring that Notre Dame Cathedral is restored to its full glory. and even more.”
On April 15, 2019, a fire destroyed the more than 860-year-old cathedral, destroying the roof and the church’s iconic spire. French President Emmanuel Macron stood in the smoke-filled air in front of the wreckage that night. It made a promise that many thought was impossible: “We will rebuild Notre Dame. Because that is what the French expect and because that is what our history deserves.”
Get your first look at the restored interior of Notre Dame Cathedral. Five years after the devastating fire
Five years later, “Our Lady of Paris” is ready to open its doors again. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of “compagnons” – both workers and craftsmen. And thanks to the generous support of donors, what Macron called the “project of the century” has now been completed.
The nave of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral It will take place on Friday, November 29, 2024 in Paris, France. (AP/Stefan de Scutin)
In the newly renovated Notre Dame Free from dirt, dust and grime for centuries. shiny stained glass window and gleaming marble statues A golden phoenix surrounded by flaming feathers sat atop the new spire. It symbolizes the cathedral’s rise from the ashes.
Philippe Jost, Macron’s appointed head of restoration, told “60 Minutes” Notre Dame has been restored with original materials. Along with new fire safety features. This will ensure that this world-famous French landmark will survive for at least another 860 years.
About 2,000 craftsmen transformed 1,300 cubic meters of stone, cut 1,500 oak benches, cleaned and adjusted 8,000 organ pipes. The restoration project cost an estimated $737 million and was supported by 340,000 donors from 150 countries.
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Trump will attend the re-opening along with nearly 50 heads of state and more than 150 Catholic bishops and priests from more than 100 parishes in the Diocese of Paris.
A fire in 2019 caused the collapse of the spire atop Notre Dame Cathedral. (Photo Philippe Wang/Getty)
Although Pope Francis will not attend. But he has previously spoken about the importance of restoring and reopening Notre Dame. By calling this a “A mighty prophetic sign from the Lord”
The celebration begins with a solemn ceremony presided over by Father Laurent. Ulrich is president. The doors of Notre Dame will be opened again. And the thundering sound of the organ was blessed and awakened once more. The ceremony also includes prayers. Requesting blessings from the Archbishop and stadium prayers
In addition, the choir of Notre Dame de Paris will be displayed during the ceremony The grand organ will be played by Olivier Latry, Vincent Dubois, Thierry Escaich and Thibault Fajole.
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The offering of the high altar and first Mass will take place on Sunday, followed by a “brotherhood buffet” for those in need. Sunday Mass will begin the re-opening ceremony. By inviting the public and believers to visit this cathedral. Because Notre Dame is officially open to the public. Celebratory activities will continue throughout the rest of the year until Pentecost in June 2025.
The restoration and reopening of Notre Dame marks a new chapter in the cathedral’s beauty and history.
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