Granite Cross Near Chapel of Pietat in Lamarque-Pontacq Vandalised

Country: France

Date of incident: August 6, 2021


A cross made of granite with the purpose to surmount the tomb of a clergyman was broken near the chapel of Pietat in Lamarque-Pontacq. The damage was noticed and reported by a local farmer. The chapel of Pietat was built in the 16th century and is a Marian shrine. Masses are regularly performed in the chapel. Police are investigating.

Sources: christianophobie.fr

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