Beloved Shrine Vandalized

Case information
Incident date
Country
Spain
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Vandalism (all)
  • Intolerance towards Religious Symbols

The statues of the Virgin of Candelabra and Santo Herman Pedro were beheaded by unknown vandals in a sanctuary in the mountain town of Cabo Blanco in Tenerife.

Locals care for the shrine and often climb the mountain to leave candles, flowers, and devotional objects at the feet of the religious figures. According to news reports, residents reacted to this with outrage, sadness, and discomfort.

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