Host and sacred objects stolen from the Holy Family Church

Case information
Incident date
Country
Poland
Place
Łódź
Categories
  • Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
  • Faith
Perpetrator / Motive Indicators
  • Private
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
  • Theft
Place of Incident
  • Church
Bias Indicators
  • Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police
  • Yes
Response of Local Authorities
  • Investigated
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On December 17, the tabernacle of the Holy Family Church in Łódź was broken into and the host as well as monstrances, chalices, cans, and other items were stolen.

According to Father Jacek Zdrojewski, the parish priest, closets in the sacristy were also opened and some things thrown to the ground. He also said that the value of stolen things can reach up to PLN 15,000 (approx. 3.500€). The police are investigating the case.

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