He did not even shy away from the monstrance and the Easter candle! An initially unknown thief plundered the parish church in St. Johann in Tirol (Kitzbühel district) on Tuesday, causing mutilation and various damage. Now a 22-year-old has turned himself in to the police. He is reportedly at large.
The perpetrator gained access to the parish church on Tuesday morning, broke off gemstones from the monstrance in the altar area and stole them. Furthermore, the monstrance was opened and, together with the host, the so-called lunula (according to the Catholic liturgy, the sickle-shaped holder for the host in the monstrance) was stolen. In addition, the Easter candle was stolen and the body of Christ was broken off a cross and also stolen.
Deliberate destruction
In addition to the thefts, various material damage (damaged angel, damaged side altar) and mutilations were also found in the church. In addition to the high religious damage, the extent of the material damage is currently unknown.
Father discovered stolen goods
A day after the vandalism, a 22-year-old returned the stolen items. His father found the stolen goods in the apartment. Accompanied by his father, the young Greek eventually turned himself in to the police. He was temporarily arrested and has since been released. “The man “He confessed and stated that his motive was boredom,” the director said.
Source: Krone
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