Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich symbolically knocked 3 times on the cathedral’s doors before stepping inside the 12th-century landmark
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A brand-new baptistery in Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral ahead of its main resuming, December 7, 2024. Reuters
Notre Dame Cathedral resumed its doors Saturday (December 7) after 4 years of remediation following a terrible fire in 2019.
Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich symbolically knocked 3 times on the cathedral’s doors before stepping inside the 12th-century landmark, a minute marking the cathedral’s go back to its spiritual and cultural function.
Using freshly created vestments and bring a personnel crafted from a restored roofing system beam, Ulrich announced, “Open your doors,” as numerous VIPs joined him within.
Macron reveals ‘thankfulness’
French President Emmanuel Macron led the homages, revealing deep thankfulness to those associated with conserving and reconstructing the renowned structure.
“I stand before you … to reveal the appreciation of the French country,” Macron stated throughout the resuming event. “Tonight, the bells of Notre Dame are calling once again. And in a minute, the organ will awaken,” sending out the “music of hope” to Parisians, France and the world.
The event, held before 1,500 visitors, commemorated the painstaking efforts to bring back the architectural and cultural treasure. Amongst the guests were significant international figures, consisting of U.S. Fir