AUSTELL, Ga. - A woman has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with a massive fire that destroyed Eagles Chapel International Ministries in Austell.

What we know:

Cobb County jail records show Aries Jordan is behind bars facing multiple charges tied to the blaze, which broke out late Monday night.

Lead pastor Raphael Grant told FOX 5 the woman arrested is the same person he suspected. He said Jordan had previously sent threatening messages to his wife and others in the congregation and even once came to the church asking for deliverance.

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What they're saying:

"For her as a person, I have forgiven her," Grant said. "I am happy about that, but it doesn’t change the fact that the church is burned."

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