Arson attack on historic church in Israel
June 18, 2015
The Church of the Multiplication of Church of the Loaves and Fish, built on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, suffered extensive damage in a June 18 arson attack.
An elderly Benedictine monk and a young volunteer suffered severe injuries from smoke inhalation, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
“Hebrew words were spray painted on the walls – drawn from the text of praise recited three times a day by observant Jews ‘Aleinou LeShabeah,’ a request for God to destroy the idols and pagans,” the Patriarchate reported.
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Further information:
- Arson at the Church of Tabgha (Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem)
- Suspected arson on Church of Loaves and Fishes on Sea of Galilee (Jerusalem Post)
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