The Christchurch Cathedral appears to be secured and weather protected ahead of the tomorrow’s opening of the church for the “City Mission Christmas Tree” event.
In August the Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Limited announced it would be stopping work reportedly because it lacked a government cash injection to see the reinstatement through to completion in 2027.
Starting from tomorrow, touring parties of up to 50 people will be allowed to enter the cathedral to view a “10-metre steel City Mission Christmas tree.
“All proceeds go to the Christchurch City Mission. Opening the Cathedral and erecting and lighting the tree has been achieved at no cost to Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited (CCRL), or the City Mission, thanks to the generous support of Christchurch businesses.”
Christchurch Dean, Ben Truman, said the visits were about bringing people back into their Cathedral at Christmas and coming together again in this special place.
He said 2024 had been a hard year for many people, and for the Cathedral, and now was the time to come together and look forward positively to a better 2025.
“Going inside the Cathedral at Christmas will mean so much to many Christchurch people who will remember visiting it in the past and leaving gifts for children in need under the City Mission tree. We are bringing a cherished tradition back to life and reminding everyone of the important part our Cathedral has in our city’s traditions.”
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