Coast to Coast AM with George Noory

Coast to Coast AM with George Noory

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Religious Icons Survive Church Fire

Firefighters battling a blaze at a church in Serbia were stunned to  discover that three religious icons had shockingly survived the inferno.  According to Serbian media reports,  paintings of Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, and the Apostle Peter were  found with their faces largely intact in the attic of a dormitory at  St. Elijah monastery in the town of Kakapun. The building, a relatively  recent addition to the 13th century religious site, was destroyed by the  fire, spawning something of a debate among residents as to why the  icons were spared.

One individual mused that the survival of the paintings, which are  traditionally blessed by members of the clergy, was a proverbial sign from above.  "Glory to God and his worshippers," the awestruck local declared.  However, not everyone was convinced that the incident was miraculous. A  more skeptical member of the community noted claimed that the icons were  painted on gold and, therefore, were able to endure the extreme  temperatures that occurred during the fire.

While that may be the case, it's uncertain at this time whether or not  the works were actually painted on gold or if they were made on wood.  Based on the charred sides of the icons, it would seem to indicate that  the latter medium was used. Regardless, there should be little doubt  that the pieces, once collecting dust in the attic of the building, will  be afforded a more prominent spot at the site after the dormitory is reconstructed.

More on this remarkable story, including how it hearkens back to a similar series of incidents after wildfires decimated parts of Tennessee in December of 2016, at the Coast to Coast AM website.


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