Notre-Dame de Paris: Construction and Reconstruction

Architecture

Dedication of the Cathedral by Archbishop Darboy of Paris

The dedication of a cathedral is a Christian ceremony that usually marks the opening of the Church to the community. On May 31, 1864, the then archbishop of Paris, Georges Darboy, dedicated the newly restored Cathedral of Notre Dame. 

Georges Darboy (1813 – 1871) was a French Catholic priest, later bishop of Nancy then archbishop of...

To understand more about the ritual of dedicating a Cathedral, the document below outlines the procedures:

Notre-Dame de Paris: Construction and Reconstruction

On April 15, 2019, a fire struck the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. This timespace guides you through the history and possible future of this Parisian landmark.