The tragic fire of April 2019 is now in the past. This Sunday, December 8, the first mass of Notre-Dame was held in the presence of Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. The day after the reopening ceremony to which many foreign heads of state were invited, this “inaugural” mass this time brought together 150 bishops as well as priests from the 106 Parisian parishes. The mass, led by Monseigneur Ulrich, Archbishop of Paris, was marked by the blessing of the altar and the gallery in order to mark their sacred use. It was with emotion that the Archbishop began the audience, thanking not only the faithful present on site but also those watching in front of their television.
The mass began with the procession of the banners of the 106 parishes of the diocese of Paris, accompanied by the choirs of the Notre-Dame mastery and to the sound of the great organ of the cathedral.
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To have the chance to be in the building this Sunday, you had to be invited, as the cathedral officially reopens to the general public at 5:30 p.m. An hour later the first mass open to all will be held, celebrating the second Sunday of Advent. However, to obtain a place, you had to register in advance on an application.
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