Following a significant five-year hiatus due to the catastrophic fire that ravaged Notre-Dame Cathedral, the revered Crown of Thorns has returned home. The relic was rescued amidst the chaos of the 2019 blaze, which led to extensive renovations of the iconic church.
Crown of Thorns Restored to Notre-Dame Cathedral After Fire Devastation
Crown of Thorns Restored to Notre-Dame Cathedral After Fire Devastation
Ancient relic believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ returns to its historic site amid ongoing restoration efforts.
The Crown of Thorns, believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion, was ceremoniously reinstated into its rightful place on Friday, under the auspices of the Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich. Originally acquired by King Louis IX in 1239 from Constantinople for a staggering sum, the crown has had a tumultuous history, including a temporary relocation to the Louvre Museum during the cathedral's repairs.
At the ceremony, attended by members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, the Crown was placed into a newly constructed reliquary to replace the original that dated back to 1806. Starting January 10, the public will have a chance to view this historical artifact.
The cathedral itself reopens to guests on December 8, with a restoration project that involved around 2,000 skilled workers and cost an estimated €700 million. At the reopening, President Macron emphasized the importance of preserving such heritage, reflecting on the fragility and resilience embodied by Notre-Dame.
At the ceremony, attended by members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, the Crown was placed into a newly constructed reliquary to replace the original that dated back to 1806. Starting January 10, the public will have a chance to view this historical artifact.
The cathedral itself reopens to guests on December 8, with a restoration project that involved around 2,000 skilled workers and cost an estimated €700 million. At the reopening, President Macron emphasized the importance of preserving such heritage, reflecting on the fragility and resilience embodied by Notre-Dame.
