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Omaha Steve

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Sun Dec 8, 2024, 11:00 PM Dec 8

The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire

Source: AP

By THOMAS ADAMSON and SYLVIE CORBET
Updated 5:26 PM CST, December 8, 2024

PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame Cathedral, its air thick with the smell of incense, hosted its first Mass on Sunday since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcended religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilience.

Beneath the glow of traditional chandeliers and modern spotlights, which illuminated its intricately carved stonework, the cathedral emerged reborn, its grandeur restored after five years of reconstruction.

For Catholics, it marks the revival of the city’s spiritual heart, a place where faith has been nurtured for centuries. For the world, it signals the rebirth of one of global heritage’s most famous landmarks.

The event was both solemn and historic. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presided over the morning Mass, including the consecration of a new bronze altar.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/notre-dame-1st-mass-fire-restoration-273a44fbce8465561e558e1029457eda

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The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire (Original Post) Omaha Steve Dec 8 OP
I don't understand why anyone NoRethugFriends Dec 8 #1
I celebrate the restoration of a magnificent example of medieval architecture. Ocelot II Dec 8 #2
Yep, Definitely! calimary Dec 9 #3
Yes indeed. But we celebrate the art and craftsmanship... Woodycall Dec 9 #4
the organ oberle Dec 9 #5

oberle

(66 posts)
5. the organ
Mon Dec 9, 2024, 09:14 AM
Dec 9

Celebrate the repair and return of the magnificent organ in Notre Dame. And the fact that the organist was without a job for 5 years and is now able to play it again.

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