Profanation at Église Saint-Sever: Theft of Consecrated Hosts
At the Église Saint-Sever in Rouen, France, consecrated hosts were stolen from the tabernacle of the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament on 16 January 2026, an act described as grave profanation.
The theft also involved a ciborium and a lunule, and the Diocese of Rouen stated that the church had been targeted during opening hours.
As reported, the diocese added: "The perpetrator of this sacrilege has violated what is most sacred to Catholics. We express our profound sadness at this attack on the sacrament that unites the faithful every Sunday."
In response to the profanation, a ceremony of reparation was held on Saturday evening.
Surveillance images showed an individual moving around the building and searching for items to take. A complaint was filed with the police following the incident, but no arrest was reported.
Sources: Le Journal du Dimanche, CNews
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