Anti-Christian Graffiti Found on Church in Marseille
Graffiti with hateful anti-Christian slogans, including phrases like “The only church that shines is the one that burns”, was discovered on the Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine des Chartreux, prompting condemnation from city officials, police, and church leaders, and leading to formal complaints and calls for justice.
During the night of December 1–2, 2025, graffiti appeared on the façade of the Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine des Chartreux in Marseille’s 4th arrondissement, including the phrases “The only church that shines is the one that burns” and “If God exists, he must be killed.”
The city's mayor declared, “Threats and the stigmatization of believers have no place in our city, whatever their religion,” and confirmed that the city would file a complaint. The prefecture condemned “the messages and the damage committed on a church,” adding, “The perpetrators of this unacceptable act will be identified by the police and brought to justice.”
Senator Stéphane Ravier described the incident as “Christianophobia displayed in the heart of Marseille,” while Martine Vassal, president of the Bouches-du-Rhône department, denounced “a Christianophobic tag.” The Diocese of Marseille stated it felt “great sadness in the face of such acts” and confirmed that the parish priest had filed a complaint and requested the graffiti be removed promptly.
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