As you know, fire engulfed Notre Dame de Paris on Monday, and after burning for several hours, it has been brought under control, though the full extent of the damage remains to be seen:

"The fire is completely under control. It is partially extinguished, there are residual fires to put out." Paris firefighters have spent hours battling the devastating blaze at Notre-Dame, saving the main structure of the Gothic cathedral from total destruction pic.twitter.com/YlhhbZjbP9 — AFP news agency (@AFP) April 16, 2019

JUST IN: Notre Dame fire under control, key relics saved: report https://t.co/Lygpw89iRj pic.twitter.com/Lmyy3HkvDP — The Hill (@thehill) April 16, 2019

One photo taken inside the Cathedral is going viral:

Crazy photo of the altar inside Notre Dame, by Reuters' Philippe Wojazer pic.twitter.com/KjRPSVKJRA — Stefan Becket (@becket) April 15, 2019

Wow.

This photo by Philippe Wojazer of the altar in Notre Dame after the fire is chilling. pic.twitter.com/GHubEjFhbF — Ryan Delk (@delk) April 16, 2019

This image, via Reuters' Philippe Wojazer, is a stunning — but devastating — photo of #NotreDame's interior after the blaze https://t.co/770OuttF6R pic.twitter.com/B0RBRHKDbF — Dan Smith (@0DanSmith) April 15, 2019

Image of #NotreDame's interior now. Not lost. I have chills…notice the cross. How can't you? (via Reuters' Philippe Wojazer) pic.twitter.com/sNkzdBNLkd — Kacie McDonnell (@KacieMcDonnell) April 15, 2019

That’s both heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time:

One thing remains clear as day. Wow. https://t.co/bL9icOIYSl — Calli Norton (@CalliNorton) April 15, 2019

Amidst the rubble, the smoke and the darkness, gleams the Cross. https://t.co/Ja3PAgfvyC — PEG (@pegobry) April 15, 2019

Look at the altar inside and the crucifix, despite the fire. Holy Week. https://t.co/18CMBrTfEk — Sara Small FOX17 (@SaraSmallTV) April 16, 2019

And the cross stands unscathed. Incredible. https://t.co/LCcx0P3hCb — Natalie Johnson (@nataliejohnsonn) April 15, 2019

The crucifix is still there https://t.co/ryKKDFjOiz — Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) April 15, 2019

Almost unbelievable, but at the same time, it’s exactly what I’d expect. https://t.co/XrhTfOtExJ — Alexandra DeSanctis (@xan_desanctis) April 16, 2019

I cried looking at this. https://t.co/TWHJtobPS0 — stephanie schoppe (@stephschops) April 16, 2019

What an extraordinary picture https://t.co/k9a16NErS3 — josh groban (@joshgroban) April 16, 2019

Only explanation is the power and strength of Christ. https://t.co/gnXgEV3bU4 — Henry Enebak (@EnebakHenry) April 16, 2019

This shot reminds me of how hope can shine through tragedy, or – as in so many photos of destroyed cathedrals in WWI and WWII – through the barbarism of war. There is always hope. https://t.co/LU3kC1CIss — Angry Staff Officer (@pptsapper) April 15, 2019

Look what remains https://t.co/QFEWDDEfa2 — Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) April 15, 2019

What a powerful image. The Glory of the Lord stands tall.#NotreDame https://t.co/nILsQZi67m — David Biddle (@davidebiddle) April 16, 2019

I’ve seen many similar comments on here, but it really is like a beacon of hope that the cross above the altar still stands, illuminated by the source of light, in this photograph. #NotreDame https://t.co/WDKMWbfmrH — Claudia Ceva (@c_squared_93) April 16, 2019

Amazing.

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