Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to reopen in December, five years after the blaze

Published On : 2024-11-29T15:38:44+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris France is set to reopen on December 8 after a fire destroyed the structure. French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the renovated cathedral on December 7 and speak at the opening ceremony.

The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. local time with Archbishop Laurent Ulrich symbolically knocking on the cathedral doors. A psalm will be sung from inside then the doors will open. The archbishop will bless the organ and a service will follow. A public show will be broadcast

The first public Mass will be held on December 8 at 10.30 am. More Masses will occur over the following eight days. Some will be open to the public. Public visits start on the evening of December 8 from 5.30 pm to 8 pm. Free online booking will be available in early December through the cathedral's website

The 2019 fire destroyed the roof and spire of Notre Dame. The cause remains unclear with authorities citing a possible electrical fault or a discarded cigarette. The cathedral has been a cultural icon for centuries. Its construction began in 1163 and continued for more than

Over 840 million euros were donated for the restoration of the burned cathedral. Officials said the cathedral would be more beautiful than ever citing cleaning of the stone and paintings and renovation or replacement of furniture.

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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