All cases
Christian Cemetery Desecrated in Istanbul
September 22, 2009, TurkeyLarge-scale vandalism of a Christian cemetery recalls decades of suffering by Orthodox Christians in Turkey.
South Wales Church Damaged by Vandals
September 10, 2009, United KingdomA Christian church in South Wales was targeted by vandals who smashed its newly restored stained glass windows. Worshippers were forced to cancel services in order to fix damages.
(Scotland) Bible Defaced In Art Exhibition
August 11, 2009, United KingdomObscene and offensive messages have been scrawled over a Bible at a taxpayer-funded exhibition in Glasgow.
Basilica Desecrated
May 12, 2009, FranceHalf a dozen swastikas found tagged on several columns in the basilica of Saint Denis, Paris.
Cemetery Desecrated
April 27, 2009, ItalyOn the 27th of April 2009, the cemetery di Vezzo in the Comune della Provincia di Verbano Cusio Ossola was desecrated.
Church Vandalized in Rugles (Normandy)
January 29, 2009, FranceThe tabernacle was forced opened, the chalice was stolen and some of the hosts were thrown to the ground. The parish priests Florent Babaka and Philippe Besnard reported the incident to the police.
(California) Catholic Church Vandalized by Gays
January 5, 2009, United StatesA Catholic Church in San Francisco was vandalized by gays as a response to a public vote on gay marriage
Profanation of Cemeteries
January 1, 2009, FranceSeveral cases are reported on profanations of cemeteries as well as desecrations of churches and Christian holy objects in France.
Overview of 266 Cases of Anti-Christian Vandalism in 2008
December 31, 2008, FranceAccording to the French Internal Affairs Department 266 acts of vandalism targeted Christian sites in 2008. Please find a list of examples here.
Fire Set in Catholic Church
December 11, 2008, BelgiumA Greek-Melkite parish was set on fire the night of Friday 12 December. Pastor could quickly contain and limit the damage.
(Michigan) Gays Storm Church
November 12, 2008, United StatesA band of about 30 gays stormed a church in Lansing, Michigan. shouting “Jesus was a homo”, etc. The church was vandalized, obscenities were shouted and worshippers were confronted.
(Internet) Host Desecration Videos Online
September 30, 2008, InternationalSeveral videos have been put online showing the Eucharistic Host, most sacred for Catholics, being desecrated by being stepped on, burned, stapled, smoked and nailed to a stick. After severe protests, YouTube removed the videos on Oct 2nd.
Church Service Stormed, Pastor Beaten
April 2, 2008, RussiaPentecostal service stormed by perpetrators, pastor beaten, parishioners threatened with pistols held to their heads.
Socialist Pupils Association Encourages Members to Vandalize Churches
March 20, 2008, AustriaIn a newsletter Austrian "Aktion Kritischer Schüler" (Socialist Pupils Association) encourages members to take the occasion of the international day against racism (March 21st) to vandalize churches.
Overview of Anti-Christian Vandalism in France in 2007
December 31, 2007, FranceMany acts of vandalism have occured in France in 2007. Please find here a list of examples of various incidents against Christian sites.
Fire Set to Catholic Chapel
December 24, 2007, RussiaIntentional fire was set at a Catholic chapel in the Cossack village of Leningradskaya, the Krasnodar Region. The motivation of the attack and its perpetrators remain unknown but it could be religious hate.
Overview of Anti-Christian Vandalism in 2006
December 31, 2006, FranceAcording to National Sources, 172 acts of vandalism against all religions have occured in France in 2006. A large number of those were perpetrated against Christian places of worship. Please find in the following an exemplary list of indicidents.
Fire-raising on Catholic School and Chapel
June 23, 2006, FranceFire-raising on Catholic School and Chapel in Montpellier, France.
Orthodox Cathedral Turned into Public Toilet
April 19, 2004, SerbiaThe Orthodox cathedral of Christ the Savior in Pristina, still under construction, with its consecrated foundations and cross, where Holy Liturgy was periodically served before the war while it was still under construction, has been turned into a public toilet, while the property around the church has become the squatting ground of Roma emigrants from the Republic of Albania.
Church of Ayios Procopios, Cyprus Desecrated after the 1974 Turkish Occupation
July 1, 1974, CyprusAyios Procopios, a Byzantine church of the 11th or 12th century situated in the village of Synkrasi, in the Famagusta district, in the Republic of Cyprus, was desecrated after the military had occupied the region by force. The iconostasis was destroyed and the portable icons were stolen. The church is today a refuge for birds.