Church Devastated, Altar Burned and Crucifix Stolen in Gattinara
On the night of 17th to 18th June, unknown vandals targeted the small Church of the Madonna of the Consolation. The vandals forced the door open, stole the Crucifix, set fire to the altar, which also damaged the paintings and decorations, and destroyed the statue of the Madonna. The statue was found outside from the building.
Source: Notizia Oggi, Notizia Oggi, La Provinzia di Biella
Photo by Notizia Oggi