Vandals smash icons and pour cement in Church of Saint Athanasius

Church of Saint Athanasius (Kisha e Shën Thanasit)

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Injured: 0
Structures: 1
Denomination: Eastern Orthodox

Residents of Sinicë discovered on Tuesday, August 25 that unknown perpetrators had entered the mountain Orthodox Church of Saint Athanasius (about 1,300 m), smashed icons, damaged furnishings including a stand for sacred books, and poured cement inside and on renovation materials. The Korçë Metropolis and police were notified. No official police bulletin had been issued at publication.

Source: Euronews Albania · Open report

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