After the disastrous fires of 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in France hosted its first Mass on Sunday. This resulted in dense crowds for the first time in nearly 5 years.
The first mass was “The moment transcended religious significance to become a powerful symbol of the Paris revival,” the Associated Press (AP) reported.
The ceremony takes place inside the cathedral with traditional chandeliers overhead. It is a beautiful display of stone work. Restored limestone and stained glass windows
Notre Dame Cathedral Prepare to open again to accommodate tourists who poured in after the big fire.
The liturgy welcomed 2,500 people, led by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, which included President Emmanuel. France’s Macron, members of the clergy, dignitaries and some lucky members of the public were waiting in line, hoping to get in, the AP reported.
Guests attended Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral for the first time since the 2019 fires. (Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool photo via AP)
“Nearly 170 bishops from France and around the world participated. along with one priest from each of the 113 parishes in the Diocese of Paris. along with worshipers from these communities,” the source added.
Those attending the service took part in the Eucharist, except for Macron, and many knelt there to pray.
other participants Take photos of the newly created interior. This included a new bronze altar that was consecrated with holy water, Christ oil, incense, and prayers by the priest during the ceremony.
Notre Dame cathedral gets famous bell 5 years after fire
Sunday mass follows the opening of the cathedral. which was held on Saturday With President Donald Trump, First Lady Jill Biden, Prince William and other important people attended
Priests and priests arrive for first mass. where the Archbishop dedicated a new bronze altar (AP news room)
President Joe Biden was unable to attend the ceremony due to a scheduling conflict, Fox 5 New York reported.
In the historic reopening, the archbishop “symbolically reopened the cathedral’s large wooden doors. by striking those doors three times with a cross made from charred beams salvaged from the fire,” the AP reported.
“When the door opened The choir resounded with song. And the cathedral’s great organ — silent since the fire — resounded with its majestic melody.”
Italy is expected to attract millions of tourists as Pope Francis kicks off the Jubilee Year.
For those unable to attend Sunday Mass general public Even those traveling to Paris Seats can be reserved when the cathedral opens its doors. Notre Dame’s “first full public Mass”, AP reports.
“The Associated Press has learned that tickets for this service were claimed within 25 minutes, reinforcing Notre Dame’s enduring appeal.”
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presided over the Mass and officiated at the opening Mass on Sunday at Notre Dame. (Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool photo via AP)
Others in Paris look on at the historic day on the banks of the Seine. where hundreds of passersby gather It has a public viewing area that can accommodate 40,000 people, Fox 5 reported.
The re-opening of the cathedral is called “Rebirth”
“No one alive has seen a cathedral like this,” Bishop Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, Notre Dame’s rector, told the AP. “It’s more than a restoration — it’s been reborn.”
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The celebration of the church’s reopening will not end with Mass.
Guests from all over the world attended Notre Dame’s founding mass. This is the first event held at the cathedral since 2019. (Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool photo via AP)
The Archbishop announced that the celebration of the “Octave”, an eight-day religious observance, will continue until December 1, 15.
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These daily services are open to local priests and pilgrims from all over the world.
“Sunday’s Mass highlighted Notre Dame’s dual role as a place of worship and a symbol of community resiliency,” the AP wrote.
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“They also ensure that members of the wider Catholic community can play their part in revitalizing the spirit of the cathedral.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
