Admire the two 400 kg gold-plated crosses at Notre Dame Cathedral.

From December 8th, people have been able to visit and admire the two crosses, each over 3.7 meters tall and weighing 400 kg, inside Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City.

The two gilded crosses at Notre Dame Cathedral (Saigon ward) are up to 100 years old.

The Catholic icon, made of steel, was crafted by Altri Tempi (Belgium) over a period of two years and transported to Ho Chi Minh City by sea in five weeks.

The blessing ceremony of the two gilded crosses at Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon, held on December 8th, was a special occasion. For Catholics, this is the solemn feast day of the Immaculate Conception – the patron saint of Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon and also the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City.

Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Nang of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City blessed the two crosses placed on the shelf at the back of the church.

Two gilded crosses are prominently displayed inside Notre Dame Cathedral for people to admire and photograph until March 2026.

Father Ignatio Ho Van Xuan stated that gold is the best material compared to any other. In Vietnam, gold-plated crosses are still unfamiliar, but in Europe, many crosses in Notre Dame Cathedral are gold-plated.

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is a typical architectural and religious symbol in Ho Chi Minh City. The building was built in 1877 in the Roman-Gothic style, with all main materials imported from France, standing out with two 58-meter-high bell towers. This year, the church grounds are covered with more than 1,000 kilometers of LED lights every night from December 1 to January 5, 2026, creating a Christmas and New Year atmosphere. This is the third year the church has been decorated with lights since the restoration began in 2017.

Source: https://znews.vn/chiem-nguong-hai-thanh-gia-400-kg-ma-vang-o-nha-tho-duc-ba-post1610027.html