Spain: Moroccan Migrant Torches Historic Church Beheads Statues — Socialist Mayor Downplays Attack (Video)

Granada, Spain — Shock and outrage swept through the small town of El Pozuelo after a 21-year-old Moroccan Muslim migrant stormed the historic Church of Santiago Apóstol with a hammer, smashing stained glass, beheading statues of saints, and setting the sanctuary on fire.

The attack occurred just after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. According to witnesses, the assailant forced open the door by shattering a stained-glass window before wreaking havoc inside. Statues of Christian figures were decapitated, furniture was destroyed, and flames spread through the sanctuary until neighbors rushed in to save the centuries-old church from total ruin. Several people were injured while helping the Civil Guard subdue the attacker.

A Sacred Target: Santiago Apóstol

The choice of church is deeply symbolic. Santiago Apóstol — St. James the Apostle — is Spain’s patron saint, invoked for centuries during the Reconquista as Santiago Matamoros (“the Moor-slayer”), a rallying symbol of resistance against Islamic occupation. That a Moroccan migrant desecrated this very church underscores the ideological nature of the attack: an attempt to strike at the heart of Spain’s Christian identity.

The Archbishop: A “Grave Attack on Faith”

The Archdiocese of Granada condemned the act as a “serious intentional arson” and a “grave attack on the most sacred aspect of Christian worship.” Church officials confirmed that multiple locals sustained injuries while fighting to save the building. They urged the faithful to give thanks that the church was not completely destroyed and to pray for peace.

The Mayor’s Whitewashing

Yet instead of acknowledging the religious dimension of the crime, Socialist Mayor María José Sánchez (PSOE) urged residents not to “create divisions or confrontations,” calling the incident “regrettable” but warning against “criminalizing an entire group for the actions of one person.”

Critics argue this is part of a systematic downplaying by Spain’s left-wing government, which prioritizes protecting “coexistence narratives” over admitting the ideological reality of Islamic violence against Christianity.

The “Isolated Case” Lie

Spanish media and politicians once again rushed to label the attack an “isolated case.” But locals recall Torre Pacheco and countless other examples, where similar assaults on Christian symbols have been minimized or ignored. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska is accused of shielding so-called “protected individuals” rather than confronting the pattern of aggression against Spain’s Christian heritage.

Islamic Groups Condemn — But the Pattern Remains

The Union of Islamic Communities of Andalusia (UCIDAN) condemned the attack as “contrary to Islamic values,” insisting it does not represent Muslims in Spain. Yet critics note this boilerplate response follows a familiar cycle: condemnation, denial of Islamic motives, and then silence until the next church is attacked.

A War on Spain’s Christian Roots

This was not random vandalism. Under Islamic doctrine, any land once ruled by Islam is considered dar al-Islam — Islamic territory in perpetuity — and must eventually be reclaimed under Sharia. Spain, ruled for nearly 800 years under Islamic occupation before the Reconquista, remains a symbolic target.

Thus, churches, crosses, and Christian traditions are not just cultural artifacts — they are seen as obstacles to Islamic supremacy. The beheading of saintly statues inside Santiago Apóstol was not incidental; it was an act of Islamic hatred and domination.

The Attempt to Undo La Reconquista

Spain’s Reconquista, completed in 1492, was one of history’s defining moments — the Christian reclaiming of lands from centuries of Islamic occupation. Yet over five centuries later, Sunday’s attack proves the ideological war never ended. Each church burned, each statue beheaded, each desecration of sacred space is part of an ongoing attempt to erase Spain’s Christian identity and reverse the Reconquista.

Enough With the Whitewashing

As locals sift through smoke, soot, and shattered statues, one question looms: How many more churches must burn before Spain’s leaders admit the obvious?

This is not an “isolated case.” It is a growing, systematic assault on Spain’s faith, culture, and history. Until it is confronted with honesty and courage, Spain’s Christian heritage will remain under siege.

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