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Past, Present, and Future: Notre Dame's Reopening Is a Cause for Celebration

Christophe Petit Tesson, Pool via AP

After five long years, Cathédral Notre Dame de Paris is officially opening with a rededication Mass on December 8.

To celebrate, here's a lengthy thread about the cathedral's storied history:

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Yes, buckle up.

It'll be a fun ride.

861 years of history.

Absolutely masterpieces.

About a month ago, the bells rang out for the first time since 2019. What a glorious sound.

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Just massive.

The organ was largely spared by the fire, but underwent restoration as well.

And it survived.

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The 1790s were a tumultuous time in France.

This writer loves Napoleon.

Hugo's work inspired a restoration in the 1800s.

The entirety of Paris was a hair's breadth away from destruction. General Dietrich von Choltitz is a hero.

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The fact so much survived -- including the stained glass windows -- is nothing short of miraculous.

But the building is not just historic, so are the treasures therein:

First responders risked their lives to save this.

An impressive schedule.

Just amazing.

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A welcome sight.

Hence the header image for this piece.

This writer cried watching the coverage of the fire.

And they did it.

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We're glad it was restored to its former glory, without unnecessary modernizations.

Amen.

Looking forward to the rededication Mass.

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