Sacred Relics in Modern Chaos The recovery of an 800 year old skull encased in concrete from a Czech church has sparked debate about the motivations behind such an act.
On the surface, it appears to be vandalism or theft, but closer inspection reveals more complex issues at play. The Church of St Lawrence in Jablonne v Podjestedi has a history of controversy surrounding its relics.
The saint's skull, revered as a relic of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk, has been the subject of debate among believers for years.