The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris hosted its first mass on Saturday exactly 2 months after a devastating blaze, with priests and worshipers wearing hard hats to protect themselves against possible falling debris. Dressed in a white robe and helmet, Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit led the service, which was attended by just some 30 people -- half of them clergy. "The fire, which ravaged the building on April 15, has provoked a wave of emotion, not only for the community of believers," Archbishop Aupetit said in his sermon, broadcast live "This cathedral is a place of worship, that's its true and unique purpose." The mass started at 6 p.m. (12 a.m. Manila time) in the Chapel of the Virgin on the east side of the cathedral, confirmed to be safe. Protective nets have been strung above the nave and choir and rubble still strews the floor but the pews have remained intact. Aupetit was joined by the rector of Notre-Dame, Patrick Chauvet, other clergy, volunteers, people working … [Read more...] about Paris’s Notre-Dame holds first mass since devastating blaze
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Paris’ Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire
PARIS: The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris will host its first mass on Saturday (Jun 15), exactly two months after the devastating blaze that shocked France and the world.For safety reasons, the mass led by Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit will be celebrated on a very small scale. Worshippers will be expected to don hard hats but priests will be wearing their ceremonial garb.There will be just some 30 people - half of them clergy - although the mass will be broadcast live on Catholic TV channel KTO.It will take place at 6pm (12am Sunday, Singapore time) in the Chapel of the Virgin on the east side of the cathedral behind the choir, which has been confirmed to be safe.Aupetit will be joined by the rector of Notre-Dame, Patrick Chauvet, canons, volunteers, people working on the restoration as well a handful of lay worshippers.The date has been chosen as it is the anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral's altar, which is celebrated every year on Jun 16.The date is … [Read more...] about Paris’ Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire
Paris’s Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire
PARIS: The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris will host its first mass on Saturday, exactly two months after the devastating blaze that shocked France and the world. For safety reasons, the mass led by Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit will be celebrated on a very small scale. Worshippers will be expected to don hard hats but priests will be wearing their ceremonial garb. There will be just some 30 people – half of them clergy – although the mass will be broadcast live on Catholic TV channel KTO. It will take place at 6pm (12am Malaysia) in the Chapel of the Virgin on the east side of the cathedral behind the choir, which has been confirmed to be safe. Aupetit will be joined by the rector of Notre-Dame, Patrick Chauvet, canons, volunteers, people working on the restoration as well a handful of lay worshippers. The date has been chosen as it is the anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral’s altar, which is celebrated every year on June 16. The date is “highly … [Read more...] about Paris’s Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire
Only 9% of millions pledged for Notre-Dame handed over
PARIS: Less than a tenth of the hundreds of millions promised to help rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris has been donated, the French culture ministry said Friday (Jun 14).Only 80 million euros of the 850 (US$955 million) pledged to reconstruct the iconic monument has been handed over - and most of that has come in small sums given by ordinary people.Two of France's richest men, fashion moguls Bernard Arnault and Francois-Henri Pinault, were quick to promise 300 million euros between them after the medieval landmark was devastated by a fire which shocked the world two months ago.The cathedral's vaulted roof "could still collapse" at any moment, Culture Minister Franck Riester warned Friday as he confirmed the slow pace at which pledges were turning into cash.The Bettencourt family, who own the cosmetics giant L'Oreal, also said they would put 200 million euros into the pot.But Riester said the total so far has come from small donations.Last month, the Archbishop of Paris, … [Read more...] about Only 9% of millions pledged for Notre-Dame handed over
French MPs approve law on speedy Notre-Dame restoration
PARIS: French lawmakers on Friday approved a controversial law for restoring Notre-Dame within five years, after the famous Paris cathedral sustained major fire damage last month. Renovating the 850-year-old Gothic cathedral, whose wooden roof was largely destroyed in the April 15 blaze, will be an unprecedented challenge for the government, which drafted a special bill for managing the huge project. Images of the ancient cathedral going up in flames sparked shock and dismay across the globe as well as in France, where it is considered one of the nation’s most beloved landmarks. Days after the fire, French President Emmanuel Macron set a target for the restoration to be finished within five years, meaning it should be ready by the time Paris hosts the Olympics in 2024. But the legislation, aimed at speeding up the construction process, sparked controversy because it would involve removing some of the red tape protecting the ancient structure. After thirteen hours of debate, the … [Read more...] about French MPs approve law on speedy Notre-Dame restoration