90-Year-Old Jesus Statue Toppled And Beheaded In Texas

Amid calls by leftists to tear down American and Christian statues, a 90-year-old statue of Jesus at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Texas lost his head. The vandal attacked and beheaded the statute during open prayer at the El Paso Church.

Though there is currently no known motive, radicals have explicitly called for attacks on Jesus, calling his likeness “white supremacy.”

Vandal Desecrates Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue In Texas

A statue of Jesus stood at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for almost 90 years without issue. Then on Monday morning at 10, it was toppled and beheaded in a clear act of aggression against Christians. 

The Cathedral, in El Paso, Texas, was open for prayer the time of the vandalism. This welcoming gesture that allows people to seek a solemn space to pray was viewed as an invitation to destroy an important fixture in the church.

Bishop Seitz expressed the importance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue.  

“This statue is one of my favorite representations of Jesus—his arms open wide in welcome, his heart aflame with love for us,” he said in the Instagram post below. “I would often take inspiration from this image as I prepared for Mass.”

Statues Targeted By Leftwing Activists

We are now in an era when churches can’t even have their doors open for prayer without being subject to vandalism.

Statues have been targets of leftwing activists all summer. Democrat Mayors have tolerated mobs of people ripping down statues they disagree with and now, they are going after Jesus.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue sat front and center on the altar of St. Patrick’s in El Paso, Texas. It as an incredibly recognizable focal point. Unfortunately, its placement made it a target.

The Diocese of El Paso tweeted a picture of the statue on the altar. While the exact year is unknown, it was taken between 1925-1930.

While its destruction may come as as it shock – it shouldn’t. Calls have gone out by prominent Black Lives Matter activists to vandalize churches and statues.

In fact, Shaun King specifically suggested targeting Jesus, calling his likeness “a form of white supremacy”.

This desecration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue In El Paso isn’t an isolated event.

Last month, a woman was attacked during Mass in a Philadelphia Basilica. Thanks to accommodating politicians, some criminals believe the red carpet has been rolled out for them to bring their crimes inside churches. 

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Cathedral To Repair Vandalism

This is a big blow to the Cathedral, but they are looking forward. The Diocese announced they are establishing a fund to pay for repairs to the Cathedral and enhance security.

Thirty-year-old Isaiah Cantrell has been arrested for destroying the statue and vandalizing the Cathedral in Monday morning’s attack. Cantrell has a long rap sheet, which includes assaulting a police officer just two weeks ago.

It’s sickening that places of worship are being targeted when people are turning to faith to help them in these times of crisis.

Churches should not have to close their doors. They are sacred places, but the left just doesn’t get it.