On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, church officials were made aware that their monstrance had been stolen from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, reports Global News.
In Belleville, Ontario, the monstrance from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church had been stolen. The monstrance is a gold encasement of which the Body of Christ or the host, is held for a practice called Adoration.
This object had been taken, and police were notified. The church’s main monstrance had been stolen with the host in it. Its monetary value is around $5,000, and while that is a significant amount, the church wants it back for religious reasons.
Belleville Police Staff Sergeant, Mike Kiley states that the object is of great importance to the community and is hoping for its return.
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jordan Rhodes (613-966-0882).