A fire destroyed a church in Juarez but spared a Virgin of Guadalupe image despite the fierce blaze. The incident took place at about 4:04 a.m. Wednesday, at San Agustín Chapel at Paseos del Alba and Paseos del Ángel Streets. (Jesus Alcazar / El Paso Times)
What happened in a little church in Juárez on Wednesday has many pondering the mystery of faith and the power of Mexico's patron saint, the Virgin de Guadalupe.
To some, it was a sign for a city devastated by four years of violence -- a sign of hope the city needs desperately.
While a fire ravaged the modest San Agustín Chapel in Juárez early Wednesday -- destroying with it pews, church items and even a picture of Jesus Christ -- the image of the Virgin survived.
Read more here: http://www.elpasotimes.com/newupdated/ci_20855814
Photos: http://photos.elpasotimes.com/2012/06/14/photos-juarez-church-fire/#name here
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