Orthodox Church from "The Deer Hunter" damaged in Cleveland fire

What happened: The fire started "for unknown reasons" on the roof of the cathedral Tuesday at about 3:30pm, according to a Facebook post by priest Jan Cizmar.

• Cleveland firefighters arrived, and church staff and neighbors began removing holy objects to preserve them.
• No one was injured.

Between the lines: Though the church structure remains intact, the interior sustained significant water damage.

The latest: The Orthodox Archbishop of the Midwest, Daniel Brum, was in town Wednesday to inspect the Cathedral and lead a prayer service.

• Church pews and roof debris were being cleared by construction crews throughout the day, Axios observed.

Flashback: The St. Theodosius parish was founded in 1896 by Russian immigrants living on Cleveland's south side.

• The Cathedral was constructed in 1911-1912 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.