Architecture
Art and Culture
Support for the High Altar
To celebrate the 140th anniversary of perpetual adoration at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, cleaning and restoration work on the High Altar and the ciborium is currently underway.
As our predecessors once did, take part in this beautiful display of beauty to honor the Blessed Sacrament.
2 Corinthians 9 : 7GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER
Help us to finance the restoration and cleaning of the Main Altar, the ciborium (golden dome housing the Blessed Sacrament) and the Blessed Sacrament crown
TOTAL COST OF THE WORK: €133,650.00
All can participate according to their means
and, above all, their heart!
Details of the work
| CIBORIUM | €74,290.00 |
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| Roof | €56,260.00 |
| One column | €507.50 (x4 = €2,030.00) |
| Curtains | €2,750.00 |
| Double rear door | €7,650.00 |
| Stairway | €5,600.00 |
| CROWN OF THE HOLY SACRAMENT | €3,230.00 |
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| MAIN ALTAR | €54,180.00 |
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| Christ on the cross with Mary and John | €5,100.00 |
| Door of the tabernacle | €1,500.00 |
| One apostle | €1,750.00 (x12 = €21,000.00) |
| Lower left facade | €9,500.00 |
| Facade below, the heart of Jesus | €7,580.00 |
| Lower right facade | €9,500.00 |
| SILVER ANGELS CARRYING THE OSTENSOIR | €1,950.00 |
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| One angel | €625.00 (x2 = €1,250.00) |
| Plateau and ostensoir | €700.00 |
HOW CAN I TAKE PART IN THE WORK?
| Cash | Check | Bank transfer |
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| Drop them off at the Basilica information desk or send them by post to the following address: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur 35, rue du Chevalier de la Barre 75018 Paris Please write “Travaux Maître-Autel” on the back of the envelope. | Drop them off at the Basilica information desk or send them by post to the following address: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur 35, rue du Chevalier de la Barre 75018 Paris Please make your check payable to “ADP – Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre” and write “Travaux Maître-Autel” on the back. | Click on the “Getting involved” button below. On the website of the diocese of Paris, in the zone “1. DON, Sélectionnez votre paroisse”, choose “75018”, then “Sacré-Cœur – Travaux” |