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Icons Stolen, Faith Endures | Wellington News
Two sacred religious icons stolen from St. Peter’s Church in Wellington — one of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, the other a copy of Christ and Abbot Mena — have left a deep spiritual void in the congregation. Though not valuable monetarily, they were vital for prayer and feeling God’s presence. Reverend Jean Malcolm, who painted the Mary and Child image, hopes for reconciliation with the thief, believing they may be acting out of fear or shame. The church has chosen not to involve police, preferring a personal resolution. This isn’t the first security incident this year — a heavy brass…
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