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Monk Dies Following Violent Attack in Spanish Monastery

A 46-year-old man with psychiatric issues assaulted monks at Santo Espiritu del Monte, resulting in one death and two injuries.

L’agression s’est déroulée dans le monastère Santo Espiritu del Monte, situé sur les hauteurs de Gilet, village de 3300 habitants à 30 kilomètres au nord de Valence. (photo d’illustration)

Overview

  • Three monks were attacked at the Santo Espiritu del Monte monastery, located near Valencia, Spain.
  • The assailant, claiming to be Jesus Christ, used sticks and a bottle to assault the monks.
  • One monk, aged 76, succumbed to his injuries two days after the attack.
  • The attacker, identified as having psychiatric issues and drug dependency, was apprehended after fleeing into nearby mountains.
  • He is set to appear before a judge, as local authorities express shock over the incident in the usually peaceful community.