Bones of Saint Who Inspired Santa Claus Destroyed in Church Raid

Christmas Tragedy: Suspected Muslim Steals, Destroys St. Nicholas' Bone From French Church

Suspected Muslim destroys St. Nicholas' relic in French basilica, sparking outrage and concerns over religious heritage.

Bones of saint who inspired Santa Claus destroyed in church raid

The sacred bones of a saint who inspired the story of Santa Claus were stolen from a church and destroyed in a shocking church desecration.

Police Capture Thief Who Stole, Then Destroyed Bones Belonging To Saint Nicholas From Iconic Church

French police arrested a suspect who allegedly stole and destroyed a relic of St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra, from a basilica in Lorraine on Oct. 28.

Saint Nicholas relic stolen, burned and crushed in French basilica

Bone fragments attributed to Saint Nicholas were stolen and desecrated at a basilica in northeastern France, raising concerns over attacks on Christian heritage sites across the country. Source