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Gardes Flags Blessed
The banners of the Garde Nationale of Paris, who support the revolutionaries, are solemnly blessed in the cathedral of Notre Dame Date: 27 September 1789
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1789 Banners Blessed Dame Garde Gardes Nationale Notre Revolution Revolutionaries Solemnly Support
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September 27, 1789: A Solemn Blessing at Notre-Dame Cathedral for the Garde Nationale of Paris This powerful image captures a pivotal moment in the French Revolution as the banners of the Garde Nationale, the civic militia of Paris, are solemnly blessed within the hallowed walls of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Garde Nationale, formed in response to the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, played a crucial role in defending the city and supporting the revolutionary cause. The significance of this event lies in the unity it fostered between the religious and secular forces of the Revolution. The clergy, led by the Archbishop of Paris, bestowed their blessings upon the banners, symbolizing the alliance between the people and their faith. The act also underscored the importance of the Garde Nationale in maintaining order and protecting the Revolution's ideals. The image, taken from the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online collection, is a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between religion and revolution during this period. The Garde Nationale, once an embodiment of the monarchy's power, now stood as a symbol of the people's will and determination. The blessing at Notre-Dame Cathedral marked a turning point in the Revolution's narrative, as the people's faith and their revolutionary spirit came together in the pursuit of a new, democratic future for France.
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