After Tragic Harlem Explosion, Clergy Hold Vigil To Pray For Victims And Loved Ones

Clergy Helps Harlem Community Grieve After Fatal Explosion
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: Members of the Friendly Hands Ministry church take part in a Vigil next to a site of an explosion in East Harlem on March 13, 2014 in New York City. At least 8 people were killed, according to reports, in Wednesday's explosion which collapsed two buildings on Park Avenue at 116th Street. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 13: Members of the Friendly Hands Ministry church take part in a Vigil next to a site of an explosion in East Harlem on March 13, 2014 in New York City. At least 8 people were killed, according to reports, in Wednesday's explosion which collapsed two buildings on Park Avenue at 116th Street. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

Hugged a crying couple in each of his arms, a pastor canopied his shoulders over their slightly bowed heads. A few feet away, a man's scrunched up face barely hid his puffy and red eyes.

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