Torn Bible and Damaged Statuary Reported at Sens Cathedral
Sens Patrimoine reported repeated damage and intrusions at Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Sens, including a Bible found torn before the altar, damaged statuary and inscriptions described as “satanic”. The association requested stronger security measures.
In a report published on 5 October 2026, Sens Patrimoine described repeated incidents at Saint-Étienne Cathedral and appealed to public and Church authorities for improved protection.
The association reported damaged statuary, a Bible found torn before the altar and inscriptions it described as “profane and satanic”. It also described an intrusion during winter in which individuals entered the chancel, knocked over candles and sat on the archbishop’s chair.
The report did not provide precise dates for these incidents. Its requests included interior video surveillance, arrangements for opening the cathedral and improved protection of religious objects and relics.
Sources: Sens Patrimoine, Tribune Chrétienne, L’Observatoire de la Christianophobie
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