Devastation Of Christian Symbols In a Church in Aigion

Country: Greece

Date of incident: June 3, 2014


An unknown vandal attacked a church in Aigion and destroyed the miraculous icon of Mother of God. Before the act, he asked prayers to leave him alone with the icon and explained he need to pray in peace. While he was alone, he devastated an image with stones, probably hidden in his pocket. This behaviour shocked local faithful and priests.

Source: http://www.romfea.gr/ieres-mitropoleis/24719-2014-06-04-08-09-55