Several acts of vandalism at churches on the same road in Maryland , just outside Washington, D.C., are being investigated as vandalism and arson, authorities said Monday. RestoringAmerica
, included fires at two of the churches and vandalism at the third. The similarities among the three acts led authorities to believe the attacks were connected.
The first fire occurred Saturday morning at approximately 1:30 a.m. at North Bethesda United Methodist Church. The damage to the church was minimal but caused damage to the fellowship hall, kitchen, and a hallway, according to the church's spokesperson. A graveyard adjacent to the second church was desecrated. The church was not set on fire, but Piringer said the damage is believed to be a result of vandalism. A couple of headstones were damaged in the attack.
The third attack occurred Sunday morning at approximately 2 a.m. St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church's pastor, the Rev. Samuel Giese, livestreamed remarks from the burned church, which included damage to several pews. The fire was burning in the sanctuary when it was extinguished by first responders, but there was evidence of fire attempts in other locations at the church.
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