By LiCAS.news
Myeongdong Cathedral became the focal point of the Catholic community Dec 29 as Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung of Seoul presided over the Opening Mass of the 2025 Jubilee.
The event, held at noon, marked the official start of a year dedicated to spiritual renewal, reflection, and hope.
The day’s events began with an opening liturgy at the convent of the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres, where the Papal Bull declaring the 2025 Jubilee was read aloud in a solemn ceremony.
This was followed by a symbolic procession of bishops, clergy, consecrated individuals, and laypeople, who walked together toward the cathedral. The procession served as a physical manifestation of faith and unity.
At the heart of the celebration was the Holy Cross of the Jubilee of Hope, prominently displayed in front of the altar.
This extraordinary symbol, crafted from iron wires retrieved from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea, carries profound significance as a representation of hope and reconciliation.
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