Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of saint from church
Summary
Czech police are searching for a person who stole an 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava from a church in Jablonne, north of Prague. The skull is a religious relic with great historical and spiritual significance, and the police released a blurry security photo of the suspect.Key Facts
- The stolen skull belonged to Saint Zdislava of Lemberk, who lived from 1220 to 1252.
- Saint Zdislava was known for helping the poor and was made a saint by Pope John Paul II in 1995.
- The skull was kept on display in the Saint Lawrence and Saint Zdislava basilica in Jablonne v Podjestedi.
- A security camera caught a figure dressed in black carrying the skull and running through the church.
- Police are unsure about the suspect’s gender and are reviewing more security footage.
- The skull is priceless in historical and spiritual terms, valued by pilgrims visiting the church.
- The archbishop of Prague called the theft devastating and said the relic was important to believers.
- The exact monetary value of the stolen skull is unknown and still being investigated.
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