A teenager denounces himself after the degradation of a statue of the Virgin

It is a high place of pilgrimage for Catholics.

In Sainte-Anne d'Auray, in Morbihan, emotion has been lively since a statue of the Virgin was found on the ground Saturday in the sanctuary.

The building shattered, probably due to its fall.

According to

, a teenager would have denounced himself on Monday in the company of his parents.

Local religious leaders refute any desire to attack the Catholic religion, citing "a youthful mistake made with friends", according to the mayor of the town, quoted by

.

Listed as a Historic Monument, the statue of the Virgin Mary was seriously damaged, an arm and head having broken.

A complaint had been filed and an investigation opened to shed light on these degradations.

According to the daily, parents (or their insurer) could cover the cost of repairs to be carried out.

The sanctuary will remain closed for a few days, the time to think about better security.

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This is the second act of degradation observed on Catholic buildings in a few days in Brittany.

In Plouay, still in Morbihan, a statuette of the Virgin was found without a head on August 17.

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