Catholic Hermitage Vandalised

Case information
Incident date
Country
Spain
Place
Canet lo Roig
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Vandalism (all)
  • Vandalism of Chapel
  • Intolerance towards Religious Symbols
Place of Incident
  • Church
Bias Indicators
  • Lack of Other Motive
  • Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
  • Victim/Witness Perception
Reported to Police
  • Yes
Response of Local Authorities
  • Investigated
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The hermitage of Santa Isabel in Canet lo Roig was subjected to an act of vandalism, during which its entrance was forcibly damaged, and a statue of St. Isabel was broken. The Mayor condemned the act, underlining the impact on the local community.

On the evening of September 5, 2025, the hermitage of Santa Isabel in Canet lo Roig was vandalized by unknown individuals who forcibly broke down its entrance and destroyed a statue of Saint Isabel.

Mayor María Ángeles Pallarés condemned the act, stating, “She [Santa Isabel] is part of our traditions and the collective feeling; with this action, the neighbors have felt attacked in their beliefs and feelings.” She further attributed the incident to reduced law enforcement presence in the area and called for increased security resources to address ongoing public safety concerns.

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