The Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin announced this Wednesday evening the opening of two investigations after acts of vandalism committed in the churches of Romainville and Bondy, in Seine-Saint-Denis.
“Support for Catholics in our country following acts of vandalism which have affected several places of worship in recent days,” the minister wrote on Twitter, referring to “unacceptable acts”.
Support for Catholics in our country following acts of vandalism which have affected several places of worship in recent days.
Investigations have been opened, which will identify the perpetrators of these unacceptable acts.
– Gerald DARMANIN (@GDarmanin) January 12, 2022
The two churches, Saint-Pierre de Bondy and Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois in Romainville, were burgled in the same night from Sunday to Monday. Thefts and acts of desecration were noted there. The diocese of Saint-Denis-en-France lodged a complaint.
Gérald Darmanin will also visit the two places of worship this Thursday.