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A few days ago in the American city of Wakefield, state Massachusetts, burned to the ground The first Baptist church built here more than 150 years ago and which was a local historical a tourist attraction.
It was one of the oldest and most famous churches in United States having many congregations.
The incident is surrounded by a kind of halo of mysticism, since the fire began, figuratively speaking, by the will of higher forces. Eyewitnesses they say that it was a pretty fine night, but from heaven not with lightning struck him for no reason, resulting in instant the roof of the building flashed. The fire quickly spread to other parts church, and soon the religious building was completely embraced raging flame. Fortunately, no one was inside at that moment it turned out.
Firefighters who successfully put out the fire suddenly made The charred ruins of the church are truly an amazing find. Surely even those of them who possess atheistic views were forced involuntarily to ask questions about their justice views on the Christian religion.
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The fact is that fire significantly damaged the entire interior and any objects in the building, however one thing was completely untouched. This is a large picture of an unknown author with an image Jesus Christ. The Savior is depicted on the canvas in a white hoodie, holding out palms with stigmata.
By some mystical coincidence, the flame and high temperatures due to fire did not affect this picture. And this despite the fact that even metal crosses and bowls were damaged on fire. In addition, the portrait of the Son of God was not affected by water either. and the fire foam that extinguished the temple of God.
The canvas, according to the parishioners and clergy, hung on the wall near the front door. When firefighters pulled it out from under the charred beam, those present were struck to depth souls. Even on the wooden frame of the picture was not the slightest dark spot!
Thus, the tragedy unexpectedly turned around for believers something bright and encouraging. Local pastor reported to reporters: the surviving portrait of Christ is undoubtedly a sign from above, saying that the Savior did not leave this place.
Now the charred fragments of the building will be demolished, and in their place will be a new temple was built. As you might guess, miraculously the picture preserved in the fire with honors will return to the First Baptist Church. In this story, only why the higher forces needed to destroy the old building, but, as they say, to all the will of God …
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