Incredible video shows Lahaina church miraculously untouched by devastating Maui wildfires - while famous banyan tree that spans two acres IS still standing.
The Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in downtown Lahaina is seen still standing amidst the rubble
The church, which has stood since 1846, maintained its stain glass and tower structure even as the ground around it smolders
Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree also appears to have survived the fires albeit severely scorched from the flames
By ALICE WRIGHT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
A small act of mercy has come to light in Maui where Lahaina Church has been spared the devastation that has razed the rest of the historic town to the ground.
A video posted to TikTok shows the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in downtown Lahaina still standing amidst the rubble.
The church, which has stood since 1846, is seen in a video posted to TikTok standing proud with its stain glass and tower structure in place even as the ground around it smolders.
Members of the church's community took to Facebook to express their gratitude the building had been saved.
Jeffrey Chang wrote: 'May She be the beacon of hope...to help the rest of the community.'
The Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in downtown Lahaina is seen still standing amidst the rubble
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Lahaina’s banyan, near the town's historic courthouse building, is known as the oldest living banyan tree in the US. Both the tree and the courthouse have been severely damaged.
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