From the temple in the Nizhny Novgorod region criminals stole 11 icons

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From the temple in the Nizhny Novgorod region criminals stole 11 icons

Attackers night crept into the church in the name of St. Nicholas of Myra and made 11 icons , among which were the ancient specimens.

Attracted the attention of criminals rare icons that clerics were collected over several centuries. Theft took place in the village of pozharku Sergach district of Nizhny Novgorod region of the night .

Unidentified burglars entered the church in the name of St. Nicholas of Myra , deciding to fill up the budget at the expense of the Orthodox Church .

- Rector told the police that on the front door of the church are no closures - told Life News in the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Nizhny Novgorod region. - On arriving at the scene found that the church in the name of St. Nicholas of Myra entered criminals , resulting in 11 stolen ancient icons .

At this point , investigators trying to find out the amount stolen . Being tested for involvement of criminals in similar crimes .

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