For the first time in 200 years in the Notre Dame Cathedral sounded Christmas mass
Today in Paris continuing restoration work after the great fire in April 2019, completely destroyed the roof and spire of the 850 year old building.
The Dean of the Cathedral Patrick Chauvet said that in the night of 25 December for the first time after the French revolution sounded the festive Liturgy. Since its construction the Cathedral was a beacon of hope. Within its walls were conducted the Christmas service, even during the First and Second world war, during the occupation of Paris by the Nazis. The last time the Liturgy was abolished in 1789 during the revolution.
In the past year the service is held in the Church of Saint-Germain-l Osera located near. The service here was erected a platform, like those built for Notre Dame. Also in the Church is a statue of "virgin of Paris", created in the XIV century and miraculously saved during the recent fire.
The fire in the main iconic sights of Paris according to many was one of the main events of the year. Because this object plays an important role in the country's tourism sector. The official version about the cause of the fire facility is still not announced. The authorities promise to implement a plan for the rebuilding of the temple in the next 5 years.
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