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Deliberate Damage to Religious Statue
September 18, 2025, SpainThe statue of San Nicolás, a historic patron figure, was found vandalized, sparking concern in the local community in Algorta’s Puerto Viejo. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Vienna Church Restricts Access Following Series of Anti-Christian Vandalism Incidents
September 17, 2025, AustriaRepeated acts of vandalism—including the destruction of religious items and the creation of an improvised altar—have forced a Catholic church in Vienna to close most of its interior to the public.
Church in Hasnon Targeted in Break-In Involving Profanation and Theft of Sacred Vessels
September 17, 2025, FranceSaint‑Marcelin‑et‑Saint‑Pierre Church was broken into; the sacristy door and tabernacles were forced and several liturgical objects, including ciboria, calices and patens, were stolen. The incident has been described as profanation by church authorities.
Death Threat Forced Evangelical Church in Kempten to Cancel Public Worship
September 14, 2025, GermanyFollowing a death threat on TikTok, the Tabernacle Church in Kempten moved its worship indoors, citing safety concerns and growing anti-Christian sentiment.
Cross Sawn off the Dome of a Ukrainian Church in Poland
September 13, 2025, PolandVandals cut off the cross from the main dome of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Legnica, Poland, and damaged its roof, right before the Christian feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Ukraine’s ambassador demanded that Polish authorities investigate and punish those responsible.
Man vandalises church altar and assaults priest during Mass in Mieścisko
September 13, 2025, PolandA 47-year-old man disrupted a Sunday Mass at the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Mieścisko, where he vandalised the altar, broke a cross, and verbally and physically confronted the priest. The police detained the man and confirmed that he was intoxicated at the time of the attack.
Man Threatens Priest and Vandalises Altar in Attack During Mass
September 12, 2025, PolandDuring a Mass in Mieścisko in Wielkopolska, a 47‑year‑old man stormed the altar, insulted the priest, destroyed a cross and scattered liturgical vessels. Police authorities opened an investigation against the man who was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the attack. He is being charged with malicious interference with religious worship.
Painting of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Defaced with Offensive Graffiti
September 11, 2025, SpainA painting of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus in the Hermitage of La Malena was defaced with disturbing graffiti, including satanic symbols and caricatures. A formal complaint has been filed by Abogados Cristianos.
Repeated Damage Forces Saint-Jean Church to Close
September 11, 2025, FranceOn 11 September 2025 a group of young people entered the Église Saint-Jean in Châteaudun and emptied its fire extinguishers, causing extensive damage and prompting the managing association and the town to close the church after earlier intrusions and thefts.
Iraqi Christian Killed in Lyon While Livestreaming Faith
September 10, 2025, FranceA disabled Iraqi Christian who fled ISIS persecution, was fatally stabbed in Lyon while livestreaming his religious testimony on TikTok, prompting outrage and calls for justice amid rising anti-Christian violence in France.