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Fournier is already known for his bravery during the 2015 Paris attacks — having attended to the injured in the Bataclan theatre, administering last rights, absolution and praying for those who were inside.

The cathedral also housed the \"True Cross,\" a fragment purported to be part of the cross that Jesus was crucified on along with a nail that was used. French media have reported that these relics have been saved but officials have not yet confirmed.

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PHOTO: A picture taken on April 16, 2019 at the Paris Hotel de Ville shows some of the artworks of Notre-Dame-de-Paris sheltered as a fire devastated the cathedral.
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Inside the cathedral is also the iconic Madonna and Child statue. Sharing a name with the cathedral, the Notre Dame de Paris dates back to the 14th century. Its status is not yet clear.

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PHOTO: The 14th century Notre Dame de Paris, or Our Lady of Paris, statue is pictured in the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, in an undated file photo.
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Some of Notre Dame’s most iconic works of art form part of the cathedral, such as the ancient stained glass windows. While they appear to have survived, they still haven't been inspected and there are fears that they have been damaged beyond repair or have sustained serious damage.

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PHOTO: Saved treasures from Notre-Dame Cathedral are seen in a room at Paris city hall after a massive fire devastated large parts of the gothic cathedral in Paris, France, April 16, 2019.
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Of concern is also the cathedral's iconic organ. There are three in Notre Dame, but the most impressive is the Great Organ, which has five keyboards, 109 stops and close to 8,000 pipes.

Dating back to the 15th century, the organ was progressively added to over the centuries to become one of the largest in France.

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PHOTO: Saved treasures from Notre-Dame Cathedral are seen in a room at Paris city hall after a massive fire devastated large parts of the gothic cathedral in Paris, France, April 16, 2019.
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