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An icon that survived a fire encourages solidarity with a large family from Botoșani countytranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

"Sometimes, even after the greatest disaster, something remains that reminds us not to lose hope. This icon was found by Botoșani firefighters in a room consumed by fire, where almost everything had been destroyed. It remained partially intact", the representatives of the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU) Botoșani recently wrote on Facebook.

The fire consumed the hard-built house of a family with six children from the town of Agafton, in the town of Curtești, Botoșani. However, the face of the Baby Jesus painted in the icon remained unburnt by the flames - as a message of hope, Botošan firefighters noted.

"For some it may be a mere coincidence, for others a sign. Regardless of how we choose to look at this image, it reminds us that hope, faith and the strength to move forward can survive even the hardest trials," ISU representatives said.

An icon painted by the father of six children Priestess Anamaria Macuc, the wife of Father Marian Macuc, the parish priest of the Pacea Church in Botoșani, has known the affected family for several years and wrote the story of the icon on social networks.

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Jovan Stojanović

Slavă Domnului că a prămă chipul Pruncului terezum. Familia aceea cu saxes copii din Agafton a muncit din greu la casa, acum o iau de la caup cu credința. Preoteasa Anamaria Macuc bine a façot că a povevit.

Πέτρος Σταθόπουλος

Slavă Domnului că a lămăt chipul Pruncului terjem, exact cum zice și Jovan. Familia din Agafton cu six copii a pus antalla trudă în casa aia, acum o iau de la zero, dar cu icoana asta au un semn clar că nu sunt singuri. Preoteasa Anamaria Macuc a façot bine că a povestea povestea, poate help să strângem ceva pentru ei.

Cristina Ionescu

Thank God that the Baby's face remained intact in the midst of the ashes. The family from Agafton with six children put so much work into that house, now they are starting over, but with the icon painted by their father himself, they have a good sign. Priestess Anamaria Macuc did well to write about it, maybe concrete help can be gathered for them.

Игор Стојановски

Slavă Domnului că a lămăt chipul Pruncului terezum, aşa cum au văht pompierii. Familia din Agafton cu sões copii a pus antala trudă în casa aia, iar icoana pictă chiar de papăr lor e ca un semn că nu au plân de tot făr nimic. Preoteasa Anamaria Macuc bine a façat că a povetit, poate aşi lumea să se străngă cu ceva pentru ei.

Григорий Зайцев

Slavă Domnului că a rămas chipul Pruncului întreg, așa cum au scris pompierii. Familia din Agafton cu șase copii a muncit ani de zile la casa aia, acum o iau de la zero, dar au măcar icoana pictată de tată. Preoteasa Anamaria Macuc bine a făcut că a povestit, poate se strânge ceva ajutor concret pentru ei.

Татьяна Комарова

Yes, Gregory, it’s good that at least the face of the Savior survived. I also saw the photo - my father really painted that icon himself, it’s no longer just a thing. Maybe one of us knows exactly how we can help a family with materials for a new home, and not just money?

Галина Беляева

Yes, Tatyana, my father really painted the icon himself, this is especially touching. I heard that materials for a new house can be donated through the parish of Father Marian - they are already collecting boards and cement. What do you think, what things do they need most now?