“Pure evil caused this. They can destroy a building but not the Spirit of those who built and watched over it through all these years.”
The St. Colman Catholic Church had already been destroyed by the time crews with the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department made it to the scene early Sunday, Fox News“At this time the fire is considered suspicious in nature and is being investigated as arson,” the department
in a social media post, adding, “We were assisted by Ghent VFD, Coal City VFD, Ghent EMS, National Park Service and the WV State Police.”Officials had not yet shared information about potential suspects in the case, the Fox article said.it was originally built in 1877 to 1878 as a hewn log structure.
“This is still evident in the hand hewn sills and joists that rest on large foundation stones. The log structure was covered in c. 1928 by long clapboard wood siding that was, and is, painted white,” the site’s documentation read: On the interior, there are twelve benches that are used by occasional worshippers. The altar is painted white, though the front of the altar contains two identical panels that have an encircled cross in their centers. A wood burning stove still provides heat. The altar and some of the benches were constructed in 1904 by Father J.J. Swint, who was a carpenter as well as priest, and later became Bishop of Wheeling.St.
“This is such a shame, it was a beautiful little church and we enjoyed visiting. Our family has relatives buried in the cemetery there and many years ago attended,” anotherCitizens with more information about the incident should contact Trooper D. Daniels at 256-6700, the WV State Fire Marshal’s Arson Hotline, 1 233-3473, notify Crime Stoppers of Raleigh County at 304-255-STOP or visit www.crimestopperswv.com.
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