Crowns Stolen From Our Lady of Grace Painting
In the Church of San Rocco in Santa Croce sull'Arno, the silver crowns that rested on the heads of the image of Our Lady of Grace and the Baby Jesus were stolen by unknown perpetrators. The incident took place on the 19. July and the police are investigating. The vandals also damaged the altar and stained the tablecloth with their footprints.
The community of faithful was in shock. The discovery was made by the deputy parish priest, Father Federico Cifelli, who had gone to the building to celebrate mass at around 5 p.m.
Source: Ilcuoioindiretta.it, LaNazione
Foto from Il Cuoio Indiretta