Some have attributed the survival of the altar to a miracle.
As people in France and Catholics worldwide reflect on the destruction by fire of Notre Dame Cathedral, many have been taking solace in the fact that the cross above the altar of the medieval church in Paris has remained intact.
Smoke rises in front of the altar cross at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, after a fire engulfed the building. The image captures the cross and altar that survived the blaze. PHILIPPE WOJAZER/AFP/Getty Images Phillip Webster tweeted: “Not sure I actually believe in miracles but this picture of the altar and the cross untouched this morning is breath-taking and should touch the hearts of all....”
"Many people don’t know that the roofs are timber, largely replaced in the 19th century, and they have been totally consumed. Serendipity seemingly saved 16 green copper statues representing the 12 apostles and four evangelists, which were removed from the peak of the cathedral only last week. "I particularly admire the 14th-century wooden panels depicting the life of Christ, and the 78 choir stalls in carved wood added in the 18th century. Now I am afraid they might all disappear in the fire. We all need to hope and pray for the building, because it is part of the world cultural heritage,” he told USA Today.
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