Monday, September 23, was a tragic day for Lebanon. The bombings between Israel and the terrorist group Hezbollah left hundreds dead and wounded, especially in the south of the country.
According to news sources, it was the day with the highest number of deaths in Lebanon since 2006.
Thousands of people had to leave their villages to seek safety. As they fled, a sign of hope was seen in the sky: the clouds formed a cross, the image of which quickly went viral.
Instagram user @ghinwamechref shared this video and within a few hours, several accounts reposted it on different platforms:
Other users shared similar videos and photos:
@lebosabroad Did you see this? God is protecting us ❤️🇱🇧 #lebanon #faith #lebanese #arab #middleeast #israel
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Ten piedad, oh Señor, ten piedad de tu pueblo y no te enojes con nosotros para siempre. pic.twitter.com/fuj3BQNsnw
— Maronitas (@maronitas_es) September 23, 2024
It's not photoshopped.
— Christians MENA (@ChristiansMENA) September 23, 2024
May God bless the Holy Lands of the Christendom✝️#ChristiansMENA pic.twitter.com/mLq7evJRiH
Many users prayed for Lebanon and believed this shape in the clouds was a sign of hope for the country.
“Prayers for our beloved Lebanon,” one user said.
“Adoration to your cross, Lord, and may the name of the Lord be hallowed, may the Lord protect his faithful everywhere," someone else said.
“All my prayers are with Lebanon and Palestine. May our Lord Jesus Christ bring peace soon. ❤️🙏🏻 'Do not be afraid' John 14:27,” another user added.
“Always with us 🤍 is a sign ✝️," someone else said.
“A reminder in the skies of Lebanon that He is with us during these times and always. Pray for Lebanon and all our people,” the @eastern_christians account said when sharing the video.