Photo: Terry Camilleri, Gozo Ministry
Updated 3.15pm
One of five frescoes along the road leading to Ta’ Pinu in Gozo has been vandalised.
In a statement this morning, the Gozo Ministry deplored the act, which it said would not benefit anyone.
Gozo Bishop Mario Grech thanked people for the solidarity an dismay they had shown. This, he said, was something positive that the act of vandalism could not tarnish.
He urged people to help police investigating the act, and prayed for Our Lady of Ta' Pinu to protect those responsible for the crime.
The frescoes, The Pilgrims’ Way, were the work of Sergio Favotto and were donated to the sanctuary by the artist. The sanctuary is sought as a site of worship and reflection by thousands.
The police are investigating.
Photo: Terry Camilleri, Gozo Ministry