Vandalism and Bulglary in Churches in Crete

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

The churches of Saint Spyridon and Saint Paraskevi were profanated and devastated by unknown vandals. There was also an attempt to burn Christian symbols and object on the altar. Local faithful and priests were shocked and terrified.

Source:
http://www.ekriti.gr/article/neoi-vandalismoi-se-ekklisies-ayti-ti-fora-sto-karavado