Jesus Painting ‘Miraculously’ Survives Fire That Destroyed 150-Year-Old Church (Photos)
According to reporters, a massive fire destroyed the First Baptist Church of Wakefield in Massachusetts Tuesday night and the historic building was described as a total loss. But as workers were clearing the ashy remains of the church the next day, a Jesus painting was reportedly found on the scene of the fire.
Photos from the scene of the fire show a building inspector removing a nearly-pristine painting of Jesus, which once hung just inside the church’s front doors, according to The Boston Globe. Somewhat miraculously, the painting survived the devastating fire. The image of Jesus emerging from the charred church gave worshipers some solace during the difficult time.
Former parishioner Susan Auld told the Globe that the Jesus painting will be given to a former pastor of the church..
Photos from the scene of the fire show a building inspector removing a nearly-pristine painting of Jesus, which once hung just inside the church’s front doors, according to The Boston Globe. Somewhat miraculously, the painting survived the devastating fire. The image of Jesus emerging from the charred church gave worshipers some solace during the difficult time.
Former parishioner Susan Auld told the Globe that the Jesus painting will be given to a former pastor of the church.
The First Baptist Church of Wakefield, which was nearly 150 years old, according to its website, caught fire around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, CBS Boston reports. A witness says lightning struck the 180-foot steeple before it went up in flames.