Desecration of the church of Saint-Aygulf
A church in Saint-Aygulf was desecrated after perpetrators broke in, removed the tabernacle, and stole consecrated hosts. The act targeted what Catholics consider the most sacred element of their faith.
The incident occurred during the night of 4–5 May 2025 at the church in Saint-Aygulf, where unknown individuals forced entry and tore out the tabernacle. The tabernacle, which contained consecrated hosts, was later found empty. No other theft or damage was reported.
The stolen vessel held the consecrated hosts, which are of central religious significance in Catholic belief, making the act particularly sensitive for the local Christian community. In Catholic understanding, such actions constitute desecration and require a Mass of reparation before normal worship, which was scheduled for 9 May.
Bishop François Touvet expressed “great emotion” and “deep sadness,” describing the act as violence affecting not only the local parish but Catholics more broadly.
Source and Picture: frejustoulon.fr