Experts say it could take months to assess the damage of the fire that occurred at the historical landmark on Monday. But there really is some good news in the midst of all the ashes.

Firefighters managed to save some of the most historic parts of the structure and some of the relics inside. The stained glass windows and the altar have miraculously remained intact. The crown of thorns and other religious artifacts were rushed out of the cathedral while the fire destroyed the spire and the oakwood roof.

The devastation brings loss but also light to the millions of people of treasured it as the people of Paris gathered around the burning church Monday night and sang hymns.

Elizabeth Hebbard, IU assistant French professor and expert in medieval literature, says that the good news is that the stained rose glass windows from the 13th century remained unharmed. She also says that its hard to put into words what exactly the building means.

“It means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, and the reactions across the world have made that very clear as well.”

An international fundraising campaign is in the works and French billionaires, companies and donors all across other nations have together already raised a billion dollars.

They hope to rebuild the cathedral and have it re- opened it to the public by 2025.