The soul-stirring power of the cathedral itself, with its massive stained-glass windows and spire, made brief but memorable appearances in films such as"The Aristocats,""Ratatouille" and Woody Allen's"Midnight in Paris."
"It is one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture," the French government tourism site says."More than a historical monument, this cathedral is above all 'the House of God and the abode of men ... '" The cathedral, built on the ruins of two earlier churches, has suffered all manner of damage and decay over the centuries — most violently during the French Revolution, when it was deconsecrated and saw many of its sculptures beheaded or smashed.
Bruzelius, who has written extensively about the construction of the cathedral, said on Monday that she is intimately familiar with every nook and cranny of the structure.
Don't listen to fake news. The crown of thorns is at a different location.
The Crown of Thorns was saved, it has been confirmed.
nbcsandiego 😢🙏🏻
“Believed to be”
Fact check! They didn’t keep the crown of thorns in spire. And, even if they did have other artifacts in there, they probably removed them during the resotration.
Buckeyetxgrl2_0 So sad. I recall my Dad telling me he, as well as thousands of American soldiers attended Mass at Notre Dame during WWII.
He didnt have a crown of thorns
Dont forget Yellowvests
Incorrect, That is not where they were stired and the artifacts are safe. 'Good news: all the works of art were saved. The treasure of the Cathedral is intact, the Crown of thorns, the Holy sacraments.' NOTRE_DAME
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They said those relics/ treasures were saved
bidonkules If it were all that sacred, you'd think they'd keep it in a more protected location. But then, that 'thoughts and prayers' routine doesn't ever seem to work when real people are gunned down or children are raped by Presidents … just sayin'...
Woe is me, worse things than this happen everyday around the world
The relics are kept in the sacristy, not the spire. A Parisian report claimed they were recovered. Can we get the truth on this?
TODAYshow 😢
TODAYshow Just ghastly 😪🙏🏼
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How come nobody seems to be speculating arson, especially since there have been other recent Catholic Church fires in France?
The art and relics were all rescued according to a priest assigned to ND
I’m Jewish and besides not very religious but whenever you see an architectural jewel go up in flames and something that has been a part of the Paris skyline for 850 years, you can’t help but feel devastated and heartbroken!
The crown of thorns is saved
the relics are not kept in the spire.
Heartbreaking
They kept these things in the ... spire? Didn’t they say all relics were removed to safety?
Reports came in over an hour ago the crown of thorns have been saved. Way to go for being so late.
I thought it had been reported that the relics were removed for the construction work that was going on?
All of the relics have been saved. You should probably check your tweets more proactively during breaking news situations like this.
What a Travesty to the Church
And a toothpick Jesus once left behind in a brothel.
About that thorn...... One I do not think it was real and 2 It didnt make it if it did.
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