Overview
- The incident occurred during the 4:30 p.m. Christvesper when a person jumped from the congregation toward the front of the cathedral.
- The individual wore a black cloak, a gold mask and plush ears, and performed a short dance before being escorted out.
- The Domschweizer, the cathedral’s wardens, removed the person without resistance, and the service continued.
- Cologne police said they did not need to intervene, and no criminal complaint had been filed as of publication.
- A video circulating on Instagram drew criticism from attendees and social media users, with some reporting that children were frightened.