Beneath the glow of traditional chandeliers and modern spotlights, which illuminated its intricately carved stonework, the cathedral emerged reborn, its grandeur restored after more than five years of reconstruction
THOMAS ADAMSON and SYLVIE CORBET, Associated PressThe Paris monument underwent an extensive restoration and rebuilding effort after the devastating 2019 fire. Notre Dame Cathedral , its air thick with the smell of incense, on Sunday hosted its first Mass since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcends religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris ' resilience.
Clergy arrives to attend an inaugural Mass, with the consecration of the high altar, at the Notre Dame Cathedral, more than five years after a fire ravaged the Paris monument.The liturgy, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, clergy, dignitaries, and guests totaling around 2,500 people, was closed to the general public.
Later on Sunday, an evening Mass will welcome members of the public who secured reservations last week. The Associated Press learned that tickets for this service were claimed within 25 minutes, underscoring Notre Dame's enduring ability to inspire devotion and curiosity. "There is so much security," he said, gesturing toward the barriers. "Yesterday, that seemed appropriate. But today, I had hoped it would be more open so we could approach the cathedral. I still hope we'll be able to get closer."
Inside, the restoration reveals a cathedral transformed with now-gleaming limestone walls cleaned of centuries of grime. The restored stained-glass windows project dazzling patterns of color across the nave.
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