A small congregation of worshippers will celebrate Good Friday mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, a year after it was devastated by fire, but attendance will be limited because of a lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak.

Seven people will attend the televised mass on Friday, when Christians commemorate the death of Jesus. The service will include a wreath rescued after the fire at Notre-Dame.

A view shows the restoration work at Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was damaged in a devastating fire almost one year ago ahead of Easter celebrations to be held under lockdown imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 in France. — Reuters
A view shows the restoration work at Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was damaged in a devastating fire almost one year ago ahead of Easter celebrations to be held under lockdown imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19 in France. — Reuters

There will be no Easter Saturday processions this year because of the lockdown, which limits the size of public gatherings.

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