Lyon: the Virgin of Fourvière will regain her crown
The Virgin of Fourvièrein the choir of Basilica, will find an adornment in his image. At the request of the people of Lyon and thanks to donations from families,the artist Guji a new crown made. To celebrate this event, a great historic ceremony of coronation unfold this Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the basilica.
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A mass will be donated by Bishop Celestino Miglioretitular archbishop of Casona, apostolic nuncio to France, and concelebrated by Bishop Olivier de Germay, Archbishop of Lyon, in the presence of the goldsmith Goudji. This ceremony is open to everyone.
It will also be broadcast live at the basilica crypt and on the chain Youtube of the Fourviere Foundation. The airwaves of RCF Lyon will be in special edition from 6:10 p.m.
Three highlights around the coronation of the Virgin
The evening will take place in several highlights, between the coronation of the Virgin and the launch of December 8:
- At 6 p.m., on the esplanade of the Basilica of Our Lady of Fourvièrethe public will be able to attend the traditional illumination of Merci Marie with fireworks.
- At 6:30 p.m. at the Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, the crowning of the Marian statue will take place. The sending on mission of December 8 will be made during the ceremony by Bishop Olivier de Germay.
- At 7:45 p.m., in the crypt of the basilica, the blessing of the Lyonnais crèchewhich welcomes three new santons this year: Alice Munet, Henri de Lubac and Maurice La Mache.