A historic crucifix that survived a 4-alarm fire at Holy Cross Catholic Church in San Jose. (photo credit: Matt Bigler)
Crucifix, Virgin Mary Statue Unscathed In Fire That Destroyed 100-Year-Old San Jose Church; Parishioners Call It A Miracle!
SAN JOSE (KCBS) – Parishioners of a San Jose Catholic church destroyed by a huge fire Sunday are calling it a miracle that both the church’s crucifix and Virgin Mary statue both somehow survived the inferno relatively unscathed.
The ornate crucifix of Holy Cross Catholic Church appeared to not even have any soot or singe marks, even as the rest of the church’s interior was in ruins. The beloved Mary statue, the Virgin of Guadalupe, was also intact.
Devastated parishioners were elated after the discovery, saying it was a sign from above.
“It’s like a miracle to give us hope that it’s still there and we can rebuild,” said Cecilia Rodriguez.
Fire crews remained at the scene Monday of a four-alarm fire that destroyed the church and said the walls of the nearly 100-year-old building were in danger of collapsing. Firefighters sprayed water on the still smoldering church and kept pedestrians back for their own safety.
Investigators said the fire at the church, built just after World War I, has been determined to not be suspicious.
The fire devastated many of those who have called it their spiritual home. One parishioner, Michael Aliki said he went to the 11 a.m. mass on Sunday just hours before the church broke out in flames.
“It’s still unbelievable. I still have no words to explain what happened to our home, our church, our place of worship,” he said.
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