In what is seen by the church of Paris as a triumphant return, the famous statue of the Virgin of the Pillar will be restored to her place in Notre Dame Cathedral Nov. 15.

Eight bells inside the Notre Dame Cathedral rang out on Friday for this first time since a fire damaged the roof and spire of the historic church in Paris five years ago.

The bells of Notre Dame tolled in Paris on Friday for the first time since the 2019 fire that threatened to destroy the Parisian landmark. At the time of the fire, French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild the iconic, 861-year-old structure within five years.

Five years after the devastating fire at Notre Dame in Paris, the cathedral will reopen in less than a month. During the restoration, many artifacts were discovered in the cathedral. NBC News' Kelly Cobiella reports.

A series of events will count down to the iconic Parisian cathedral’s reopening five years after a devastating fire.

In early December, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen after five years of reconstruction. During the first week after reopening, it will be accessible to the faithful and tourists until late evening.

In early December, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen after five years of reconstruction. During the first week, it will be accessible to the faithful and tourists until late evening. "Our greatest desire is to welcome everyone again,

Officials in Paris announced the Notre Dame Cathedral will hold a grand reopening ceremony next month after it finishes its extensive restoration.