In the rubble of St. George Melkite Catholic Church in southern Lebanon, a Christmas tree now stands.
Once a vibrant spiritual center, the 18th-century church was reduced to ruins by an Israeli airstrike in October, as reported by the Mail Online.
Georges Elia, a dedicated churchgoer, decided to bring a glimmer of hope to his community.
He told the outlet: "Christmas this year comes with sadness, but we didn't want it to pass without light".
There are no twinkling lights on the tree due to damaged power lines, nor a Nativity scene, but the spirit of Christmas shines through.
"Christ is born in our hearts, lit with love" he declared.
The church has endured destruction before-once during Israel's invasion in 1978 and again in 1992.
Yet, this latest damage is considered "catastrophic".
Father Maurice el Khoury, who has led the church for over a decade, described the moment he saw the ruins: "I lost my balance. I couldn’t comprehend the destruction."
The financial cost of rebuilding is staggering, estimated at $3 million (£2,395).
For now, Sunday Mass is held in a small underground room, lit by mobile phones.