President-elect Donald Trump will attend a grand reopening ceremony for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France this weekend, marking his first overseas trip since his re-election.
In 2019, during President Trump's first term, the 800-year-old cathedral, one of the most awe-inspiring sites in all of Christendom, tragically caught fire, destroying much of its interior and exterior grandeur. is damaged or destroyed.
After more than five years of careful restoration work, this magnificent church is back on its regular schedule and welcomes visitors from all over the world to attend services and admire the beauty and splendor of its structure. It's ready.
The service will include a ceremony to reopen the doors and “awaken the magnificent organ,” according to the cathedral's website. The archbishop may also lead the faithful in reciting the oval chant.
To mark the occasion, clergy and French authorities have organized a series of events this week. Saturday, archbishop of paris Laurent Ulrich will preside at the reopening service, which will be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, donors and members of the archdiocese's parishes. 50 politicians and other senior officials Participants came from all over the world, including President-elect Trump.
“I am honored to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France on Saturday to attend the reopening of the magnificent and historic Notre Dame Cathedral, which has been completely restored since a devastating fire five years ago,” President Trump said. he posted. to society of truth on Monday evening.
“President Emmanuel Macron has done a great job in restoring Notre-Dame Cathedral to its full level of glory, and that's even better. Today will be a very special day for everyone. Sho!”
The service includes a ceremony to reopen the doors and “awaken the great organ.” Cathedral website Said. The archbishop also said that “hymns, psalms, MagnificatPrayer for the World, and the Lord's Prayer. ”
The service will be followed by musical performances by notable artists, including French opera singer Julie Fuchs and Paris-born cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
The first official mass will be held on Sunday. That first Mass will also begin the Octave of Reopening, an eight-day celebration at the cathedral.
President Trump's visit to Notre Dame Cathedral (which means “Our Lady” in French) follows several public statements he has made regarding the Virgin Mary and other Catholics. On September 8, the feast day of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, President Trump shared a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe with the nation. message “Happy Birthday Mary!” he tweeted three weeks later. prayer to saint michael.
melania trump Like the next Vice President, he is a Catholic. JD Vance. Trump was baptized Presbyterian ChurchHowever, he later described himself as a “non-denominational Christian.”
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