Crucifixion of Jesus Christ desecrated in Ukraine on New Year’s Eve

December 31,2016. In Uman the unknown damaged a plaster figure of Christ mounted on a wooden cross at the river bank, reports UOJ with reference to the press service of the National police of the Cherkassy region.

An investigation team was set up to handle the case. The plaster figure of crucified Jesus was knocked down and the wooden cross was attempted to burn. It is not reported where the figure is now and what state it is in.

The case is registered; criminal proceedings on the grounds of Article 161 (violation of equal rights of citizens depending on their race, nationality, religion, disability and other grounds) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine are initiated.
The current legislation provides for liability up eight years’ imprisonment for such offences. Investigations are underway.

Photo document from the UOJ

31december