The world gasped as the spire fell and two-thirds of the roof was destroyed at Notre-Dame on April 15, revealing the fragility of historic cathedrals.
The organ at Notre-Dame was played in the reopening service, an emotional ceremony showcasing a reconstruction that cost almost $800 million, symbolizing resilience.
The huge pipe organs in both cathedrals went silent after fires filled the naves with smoke and soot, highlighting the importance of these musical instruments.
At St. John the Divine, soot had been sucked into the organ pipes, some more than half the length of subway cars, causing significant damage.
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