Muslim arrested for desecrating church in Malaga, Spain
Police cars of Málaga. Photo: SER Málaga
On December 8, 2025, in Malaga, Spain, police detained a man who vandalized a Christian church and disrupted public order. This was reported by SER Málaga.
The incident occurred during the morning service at the Church of Santa Rosa de Lima. According to eyewitnesses and the clergyman, the man took several figurines from the Christmas nativity scene, then headed toward the altar and began striking the objects located there. Several parishioners attempted to stop him; however, the man behaved aggressively and showed signs of readiness to attack.
The perpetrator then headed to the sacristy, from where he emerged in church vestments, took a microphone, and began shouting phrases in Arabic. Those present perceived his behavior as a religious provocation. After this, he left the church with the Nativity scene figurines in hand.
The suspect was detained by a bystander near the church before the police arrived. Officers of the municipal police arrested the man, informed him of his rights, and transported him to a station of the Spanish National Police for subsequent presentation before a judge.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that in Iran five Christians were sentenced to combined 50 years for Christmas prayers.
Read also
Poland marks 100th anniversary of Lemkos’ return to Orthodoxy
Hierarchs of the Polish Orthodox Church led celebrations in Gorlice marking the 100th anniversary of the Lemkos’ return to the Orthodox faith.
Kyiv Metropolis court hearing postponed again
Kyiv’s Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal postponed the hearing in DESS’s lawsuit against the Kyiv Metropolis until October 7.
Patriarch Theophilos receives Metropolitan of Rivne and eparchy pilgrims
The Patriarch of Jerusalem met with pilgrims from the Rivne Eparchy and gave the faithful his blessing.
UGCC reps gift Pope with embroidered Ukrainian shirt
The UGCC members said it was important to tell the pontiff about Ukrainians who had migrated to Europe because of the war.
“Ancient Kyiv” head complains OCU barred him from capital church
Roman Malenkov said OCU representatives called him a Bolshevik.
Greek theologian voices support for Sviatohirsk Lavra brotherhood
Theologian Michail Maroudis said it is impossible to remain indifferent to the tragedy in Sviatohirsk and called for prayers for the slain monk.