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The basilica of Sacré-Cœur is situated at the top of the Butte Montmartre. Previously a place of pagan worship, it became Christian after Bishop Denis was martyred in the 3rd Century. The basilica was built between 1875 and 1914 and is now a major religious site in Paris.
• 10:30 a.m. : Blessing of the palm leaves and Solemn Mass
• 4 p.m. : Solemn Vespers
• 7 a.m., 6 p.m, 10 p.m : Other Palm Sunday masses
• 7:30 p.m. : Mass of the Lord’s Supper and meditation around the altar of repose
• 11 p.m. : Office of Compline
• 3 p.m. : Stations of the Cross
• 4:15 p.m. : Confessions
• 4:30 p.m. : The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross
• 7:30 p.m. : Celebration of the Passion
• 6 p.m. : Vespers
• 9 p.m. : Easter Vigil
• 9 a.m. : Morning Prayer
• 11 a.m. : Solemn Mass presided over by the basilica's rector
• 4 p.m. : Solemn Vespers, followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
• 7 a.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. : Other Easter masses
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At the heart of the district of Les Halles, the church of Saint-Eustache is one of the most visited in Paris. It is notable for its cathedral-like dimensions, and for the wealth of works of art it houses. Built in 1532, then restored in 1840, it features several styles: Gothic on the outside, Renaissance and classical on the inside.
• 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. : Palm Sunday Masses
• 7:30 p.m. : Celebration of the Lord's Supper
• 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. : Stations of the Cross
• 7:30 p.m. : Office of the Passion
• 9 p.m. : Easter Vigil
• 11 a.m., 6 p.m. : Mass of the Resurrection
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The Madeleine church is situated between Place de la Concorde and the Opéra Garnier, in Haussmann Paris. Its construction began in 1764 and finished in 1842. Atypical for a religious building, it is shaped like a Greek temple without a cross or bell tower.
• 10.30a.m.: Blessing of the branches on the forecourt (rue Tronchet side)
• 4p.m.: Concert by the Choir of the Fédération Wallonie Bruxelles
• 6p.m.: Mass with blessing of the branches
• 7p.m.: Mass with the washing of the feet gesture
• 11a.m.: Spiritual concert (Alain Doff, the Spirito Singers)
• 12.30p.m.: Way of the Cross, in union with the Christians of the East
• 3p.m.: Way of the Cross by Paul Claudel
• 7p.m.: Celebration of the Passion of the Lord
• 7p.m.: Easter Vigil
• 10.30a.m., 6p.m.: Mass
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Situated opposite the Louvre Museum, the first church of Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois was destroyed in 885-886, then rebuilt in the 11th century. The building was modified in the first half of the 12th century, and the western portal was built around 1220-1230. The choir and the first bay of the Virgin Chapel date from the 14th century, the nave and the present porch from the following century, and the transept and choir chapels from the 16th century.
• 9.30a.m.: Lauds
• 10a.m.: Gregorian Mass
• 11.30a.m., 6.30p.m.: Mass
• 4.30p.m.: Lenten Conference
• 5.15p.m.: Adoration
• 5.45p.m.: Vespers
• 9a.m.: Office of Darkness
• 5p.m.: Confessions
• 7p.m.: Mass in memory of the Lord's Supper
• 9a.m..: Office of Darkness
• 10a.m: Veneration of the Crown of Thorns
• 12p.m. : Way of the Cross in front of Notre-Dame
• 3p.m.: Way of the Cross at Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois
• 4p.m.: Confessions
• 7p.m.: Office of the Passion of the Lord
• 9a.m.: Office of Darkness
• 9p.m.: Easter Vigil
• 9a.m.: Morning Prayer
• 10a.m.: Gregorian Mass
• 11.30a.m., 6.30p.m.: Mass
• 12p.m.: Announcement of the Resurrection in the square in front of Notre-Dame
• 5.45p.m.: Vespers
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Easter isn't just about chocolates and egg hunts. Above all, it's a Catholic celebration featuring prayers, traditional scenes and acts of faith.
Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Paris 1st: Way of the Cross on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3pm
Saint-Eustache, Paris 1er : Way of the Cross on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12:30pm and 3pm
Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris 4th: Way of the Cross on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3pm
Église de la Madeleine: Way of the Cross on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12:30pm and 3pm
Notre-Dame de La-Gare, Paris 13th: Way of the Cross on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12:10pm and 3pm
Basilique du Sacré Cœur, Paris 18th: Way of the Cross on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3pm
