In Anduze, the temple reopens after nearly five years of closure
|Une centaine de personnes se sont réunies au coeur du temple. MIDI LIBRE – EBG
This Saturday, August 31, hundreds of people gathered in the heart of the temple, for an afternoon of celebrations. The historic building had closed its doors for renovations.
After five years of closure for renovations, the historic temple of Anduze welcomes its faithful again this Saturday, August 31. For this day of celebration, of religious celebration, organized by all Protestant sensibilities, the benches of the temple are full.
Jean-Luc Blanc, pastor of Anduze, symbolically received the keys to the temple, handed over by Christophe Rivenq, president of the Agglomeration. MIDI LIBRE – EBG
Seniors, young people, and curious people sat down to listen to the first notes of the organ bringing the Protestant building back to life. The temple was finally able to regain its religious functions.
Pastor François Bergouignan of Lédignan, before a moment of prayer. MIDI LIBRE – EBG
"A place of peace and kindness"
Moments of contemplation, between hymns and reading of psalms punctuated the first part of the afternoon before the arrival of the officials.
The first notes of the organ resonated in the temple. MIDI LIBRE – EBG
Pastor François Bergouignan of Lédignan emphasized the function of the temple, "a place of peace and benevolence to say thank you, to express our happiness, our gratitude for being here". A symphonic concert given by the Montpellier Choir closed the evening.