A church in Tombolo was vandalised during the Christmas period, causing structural damage that led to restricted access to the site.
On the night of 22-23 December 2025, unknown individuals broke into the Church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo in Tombolo (Italy), forcibly damaging internal doors and access points within the building.
The attack caused significant structural damage, particularly to doors and passages leading to the sacristy, leaving parts of the church unsecured and requiring immediate restrictions while repairs were not possible. Although no money or sacred objects were stolen, the material damage made normal access impossible.
The parish was forced to limit access during the Christmas period, keeping the church open only for liturgical celebrations and confessions. The communication was sober and embittered: "Unfortunately someone entered the church causing various damages. We communicate this not to create alarmism, but to say that the church will remain open only at the times indicated for confessions and celebrations."
The incident was part of a broader wave of break-ins in the same area over the same weekend. On the night of 20-21 December, thieves also targeted the nearby Onara area in Tombolo. The incident took place just hours after a Christmas concert had been held.
Source: MattinoPadova
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