March 9, 2026

Lightning Strike Causes Fire at St. John of the Ladder Orthodox Church in Greenville, SC

GREENVILLE, SC [OCA]

St. John of the Ladder Orthodox Church, Greenville, SC, sustained significant damage after a lightning strike caused a fire on the evening of Saturday, March 7, 2026. The church caught fire at approximately 10:00 PM.

As restoration efforts begin, the parish plans to continue celebrating Divine Liturgy…

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