The Organ of a Church in France Vandalised in a Night Attack

Country: France

Date of incident: August 19, 2022


During the night of August 19 to 20, one or more people broke into the church of Saint-Etienne in Bayonne. "Furniture was damaged and objects belonging to the place of worship were stolen. Various elements are missing: a trunk containing cash donations, or a silver container," recalls Sud Ouest. Above all, the 19th century organ has been damaged, and the repairs could cost several thousand euros.

Source: sudouest.fr

Photo: orgue-aquitaine.fr