On 13 September, unknown persons entered the Willibrordus church in Mill, the Netherlands, and set fire to the candle stand by putting paper on the candles, causing a thick layer of candle wax on the floor and leaving the church covered in soot particles.
This is not the first time the Willibrordus church has been targeted. Previously, vandals had smashed the stained glass windows and burglars had tried to smash the collection boxes.
The parish is thinking about measures how to protect their church. While considering video surveillance, the community also wants to ensure that people can visit the chapel in peace and quiet and with respect for privacy, to pray for a moment or light a candle.