Early on 12 May 2025, an attempted arson attack was carried out on the small church of Sant’Agnese in Città Sant’Angelo, Abruzzo. The wooden entrance door was set alight using a flammable liquid, but the quick action of local residents and firefighters prevented further damage. This incident followed an act of vandalism just four days earlier, when the glass of a votive shrine in the Crocifisso area was shattered.
“It is essential to ensure safety and protect the historical and religious heritage of Città Sant'Angelo,” said Mayor Perazzetti.
Although the church is not currently used for religious services, it is still consecrated.
The motive for these acts remains unclear and the investigation is ongoing.