A statue of Christ’s crucifixion is now proudly on display after enduring multiple attacks at its Brooklyn parish.
Holy Cross Church recently dedicated and blessed this new gold metal statue during the celebration of the parish’s 176th anniversary.
Years ago, a wooden statue of Christ crucified was stolen from its place on the cross and later found burned in a dumpster.
Though that image was restored, it was vandalized again just a few months ago, with its feet and legs cut off at the knees.
The parish came together to replace the statue, which arrived from Italy just in time for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.