Islamized Italy: Christians Devastated as Armed Moroccan Migrant Burns Historic Church and Nativity, Ruins 17th Century Organ Before Christmas (Video)

In a shocking incident that unfolded on Friday afternoon, the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Saint Elizabeth, located in Villastanza—a district of Parabiago, Italy—witnessed a devastating arson attack. The suspect, a 30-year-old armed Moroccan man, engaged in a destructive targeted attack inside the historic church, causing massive damages amounting to thousands of euros.

The Muslim migrant, who was reportedly in a state of “mental distress,” entered the church armed with an axe. He spent over twenty minutes inside, initially targeting the church’s historic organ. Witnesses and security camera footage revealed that the man broke the organ pipes dating back to the 17th century before turning his attention to the nativity scene.

The suspect reportedly circled the Church’s altar, muttering disjointed phrases, then piled cushions and other items around the nativity scene. Using a container of flammable liquid he had in his pocket, he doused the nativity scene and set it on fire. This act destroyed the nativity scene and caused significant damage to other parts of the church, including some benches.

The suspect, dressed in a white tunic with a hood, had been seen acting erratically in the area a few days before the incident. He was observed talking to himself and making threats. On the day of the attack, he briefly entered a local bar with the axe before heading to the church. After setting the fire, he returned to the bar, where the smell of fuel was evident. By this time, smoke had begun to billow from the church’s main door and bell tower.

The local police apprehended the suspect approximately three hundred meters from the church. He was taken into custody and questioned at length. The firefighters arrived promptly at the scene and extinguished the fire, salvaging what they could of the church’s interiors.

The damage to the church is extensive, with the smoke blackening the ceiling and completely ruining the frescoes. While the exact cost of the damages is unknown, estimates suggest it could be in the tens of thousands of euros.

This incident has drawn strong reactions from local political figures. Silvia Scurati, a regional councilor for the Northern League, described the act as “a gesture of unprecedented violence” and questioned the nature of integration and respect for Christian symbols. Similarly, Fabrizio Cecchetti, another member of the Northern League, emphasized the symbolic and destructive nature of the episode. Mayor Raffaele Cucchi of Parabiago condemned the attack as “cowardly and uncivilized,” noting the significant impact on the community, especially during Christmas.

As the investigation continues, the community of Villastanza is left to grapple with the aftermath of this tragedy, mourning the loss of their cherished place of worship and the destruction of significant cultural heritage.