An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” is returning to Notre Dame, nearly five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral’s devastating 2019 fire.

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, reopened and hosted its first Mass on Sunday (12/8). It marked the first since the catastrophic fire that destroyed much of the landmark church in 2019. Notre Dame received nearly $1 billion in donations from around the world to rebuild the religious institution.

Notre-Dame Cathedral finally reopened during a ceremony on Monday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris, France, after five years of restoration following the devastating fire in 2019 that severely damaged the

The reopening ceremonies for Notre Dame were as much a celebration of people as they were a rejoicing of the cathedral’s resurrection from fire.

In a rare moment of unity, world leaders united for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening five years after a devastating fire.

However, starting Dec. 16, Notre Dame will resume its daily schedule and open its doors from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, and until 10 p.m. on Thursdays. Travelers will be able to book free reservations to reduce their wait time when arriving, but reservations are not mandatory.

The reopening ceremony of the restored Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral was held Saturday evening in the presence of numerous religious figures and world leaders.

The Gothic masterpiece reopened to a world buffeted by war and economic uncertainty, five years after a fire nearly destroyed it.

The relic, believed to be worn by Jesus Christ, was brought back after being rescued from a devastating fire in 2019.

An ancient relic that some Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s Crown of Thorns has returned to Notre Dame, nearly five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral’s devastating 2019 fire.