Bolivia - Vigils over saint theft
April 28, 2013, Sunday
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ROMAN Catholic faithful are praying and holding vigils for the Virgin of Copacabana after thieves stole the jewels, gold and rings that adorned Bolivia's patron saint.
The 16th century statue graces the altar of the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana in Copacabana, Bolivia.
Priests say thieves entered the basilica through a window on Monday and stripped the holy icon of 10 rings, eight adornments and the baby in her arms. It was the latest in a wave of thefts affecting Bolivia's colonial churches.
Dionicia Quispe who represents a Copacabana neighborhood committee, said Wednesday that locals are praying continuously.
The 16th century statue graces the altar of the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana in Copacabana, Bolivia.
Priests say thieves entered the basilica through a window on Monday and stripped the holy icon of 10 rings, eight adornments and the baby in her arms. It was the latest in a wave of thefts affecting Bolivia's colonial churches.
Dionicia Quispe who represents a Copacabana neighborhood committee, said Wednesday that locals are praying continuously.
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