National Cathedral Holds First Post-Quake Service

It's been three months since a 5.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Washington region, and for the first time the National Cathedral has reopened for public worship.

On Sunday the cathedral had a couple of big firsts -- the first public service since it was closed for repairs in August, and the first female bishop to preside over the ceremony.

Hundreds of people packed the pews to hear the Rev. Dr. Mariann Budde, who was consecrated as the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, in a special ceremony.

Quake damage was still apparent. On the exterior there are still several signs of construction. Inside, black netting was strung above worshippers' heads to guard against falling stone chips, according to the Washington Post.

The cathedral sustained an estimated $15 million in damage during the earthquake. It has been deemed structurally sound, but officials estimate it could be months before repairs are complete.