Le Figaro Lyon
"The Stations of the Cross and the paintings in the choir are essentially destroyed, as well as two large crucifixes"
.
The parish priest of the Saint Jean-Marie Vianney parish complex, which covers the sectors of Dardilly, Écully, La Duchère and Champagne (Rhône), indicated that the Saint-Louis Roi church located in this last commune
"was the subject to significant damage
,” Tuesday.
Information confirmed by the Archbishop of Lyon, Olivier de Germay, announcing that he would go there to celebrate a
"reparation mass"
on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
"The Stations of the Cross and the paintings of the choir are essentially destroyed, as well as two large crucifixes".
CDAS/Archdiocese of Lyon
A suspect arrested
“The alleged perpetrator was arrested by the police
,” the archdiocese said in a statement.
"
The ongoing investigation does not, at this stage, prejudge his intentions
. "
Three stained glass windows were damaged, as was the nativity scene installed in front of the altar which was
"turned over"
, according to Father Martin Charcosset, parish priest.
He adds that candles and vases were thrown on the ground.
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