Marcory: Two Individuals Armed with Hatchet Destroy Statue of Sainte Bernadette Parish, One Arrested

On the night of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, two individuals armed with a hatchet entered the courtyard of the Sainte Bernadette Church in Marcory and destroyed the statue of Sainte Bernadette. One suspect was arrested thanks to the rapid intervention of parishioners and law enforcement, while the other fled. According to witnesses, the arrested suspect arrogantly told parishioners that if they did not like his act, they could 'crucify' him, reinforcing the hypothesis of a premeditated act.