Please send your thoughts and/or prayers their way. · 12:26am Apr 16th, 2019
So, I'm not sure who has and who hasn't heard the news on this site, but I did catch wind of what happened earlier today on April the 15th.
As far as I am aware at this point while renovations were taking place, the Notre' Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire, and the main spire collapsed. I don't have word yet on the extent of the damage, but from what I was able to gather, most relics that were within the cathedral were moved to another location while this 856 year old historic landmark was undergoing it's renovations. I have no word yet what caused the fire, but I am hoping that it was due to faulty equipment, and not someone purposefully doing this.
I have no doubt that some relics that couldn't be moved may have been damaged or lost in the fire, but knowing most relics were saved from the blaze I would say is some good fortune. Most of the exterior looks to be intact minus the main spire from what I've seen. My prayers and thoughts go to the cathedral and I pray for a full recovery from this disaster. Please, if you can, send your thoughts and/or prayers to the cathedral.
I understand that not everyone here follows the same faith, but the Cathedral is more than just a symbol of faith, it's part of our world's history, and I don't feel it should be ignored. I can not force you to give this cathedral attention, only merely make a request not to forget about it.
I hope you all have a great week.
I'm glad that the cathedral has been saved. For a time it looked like the whole structure would burn to the ground and nothing would remain. I can only hope that it will be rebuilt stronger than it was before, and that all will emerge stronger because of it.
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I hope the same.
It is historical, napolean became emperor, and joan de arc (butchered)
her path to sainthood there apparently
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Yes, 856 years of history is remembered with that building. All the way back to 1163 A.D. era at the start of construction, what I think is considered the Mid-eval times. To survive that long is a feat in itself. Now, I am certain this wasn't the first fire of Notre Dame. But it is the most recent, and I know to see a Landmark like that be set ablaze is just a shock to modern times. But her walls still stand, so she's letting the world know she ain't calling quits yet. I mean she survived two World Wars, and many wars before that. I don't think this will be her last stand. she'll reach 1,000 years old if she's got anything to say about it.