‘Great miracle’: Our Lady statue untouched by fire at Catholic hospital in Nigeria
A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at a Catholic hospital in Nigeria remained unharmed during a devastating fire that occurred on May 10. Hospital administrator Sister Maria Chinaemerem Igwe described the event as a 'great miracle' as the statue, along with its surrounding flowers and tablecloth, was untouched despite the destruction around it. This incident has inspired hope among Catholics in the region, especially amid ongoing persecution against Christians.
- ▪The fire at the Catholic Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital destroyed many areas, including administrative offices and a control room.
- ▪Despite the intense flames, the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary remained intact, while nearby items were severely damaged.
- ▪Sister Maria reported that the event has increased faith among both Catholics and non-Catholics in the area.
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News ‘Great miracle’: Our Lady statue untouched by fire at Catholic hospital in Nigeria 'I started shouting, crying, and singing because I realized this was a great miracle,' hospital administrator Sister Maria Chinaemerem Igwe said. Shutterstock RayHilbrich 0 Ray Hilbrich Comments 0 Thu May 21, 2026 - 3:31 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child was untouched by a fire at the Catholic Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria. The fire, which broke out on May 10, spread throughout the hospital reception area, administrative offices, and a control room, and turned various other rooms to ash. In an interview with ACI Africa, hospital administrator Sister Maria Chinaemerem Igwe recounted the fire’s intensity.
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