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India: Unknown assailants desecrate ancient crucifix Cardinal Gracias


A crucifix dating back to 1880 was vandalised yesterday in Mumbai. Cardinal Gracias called the attack a “wound for the entire population”

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“An ancient crucifix was vandalized and desecrated yesterday in Vile Parle, a suburb of Mumbai,” AsiaNews reports. “The authors of this terrible attack remain unknown thus far, but the attack itself has shocked the local Catholic community. Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Mumbai and president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) told AsiaNews that “this serious act of vandalism to the Body of Christ hurts all of us, and also affects the tolerance, harmony and diversity that characterize our beloved the city.”

“According to the Santa Cruz police - who are investigating the attack - the episode occurred in the early hours of the morning. The alarm was raised by a parishioner of the Church of St. Francis Xavier in Vile Parle, which is located a short distance from the cross. The statue of Jesus was removed from the cross, and dismembered. "The way the statue of Jesus was smashed - highlights Card. Gracias - causes me great anguish: his hands were broken and thrown away, and the head has a deep crack, and only a small part of the body is still attached to the Cross". He adds: "it is indeed a very sad moment for us, especially as it is not an isolated incident, in September 2013, St. Joseph in Juhu was desecrated and looted. While we forgive those, who have committed this act, we also pray for the perpetrator, and we pray for our city, that the Spirit of peace, harmony, mutual co existence and tolerance may prevail upon each one.”

"The parishioner who discovered the incident - the parish priest, Fr. Theodore Fernandes, told AsiaNews - informed me right away. Our community is saddened by the desecration, because this crucifix has existed for generations and people of all faiths always brought offerings."



“What makes the attack even sadder, the priest says, "is that yesterday 37 children were preparing to receive their First Holy Communion in our church." As a sign of respect, in the late afternoon, the parishioners took part in a procession from the church to the Cross, praying the rosary. In addition, from now until the 21st of December parishioners recite the Rosary of the Divine Mercy at the foot of the cross. Today Card. Gracias will preside at a Mass of reparation.”
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