Vandals Damage Statues in Chapel in Żuklin
In Żuklin, in Kańczuga commune, two religious figures were vandalised by unknown perpetrators. The damage caused to the chapel was noticed by residents who were shocked upon discovering the act of vandalism. The eyes of a statue of Mary and a statue of Jesus were defaced.
The figurines were renovated, but the event still outraged the local community, according to the online posts of the chairman of the Parkowe Housing Estate Council in Kańczuga.
The main chapel was built in 1894, and has historical importance, holding memories of village history. The chapels were built to commemorate important events, like surviving plagues or wars.
The police were notified and have started an investigation.
Source and image: rzeszow.tvp.pl