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Thief Steals 800-Year-Old Saint Zdislava Skull from Czech Basilica

5/13/2026

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Police say an unidentified man stole the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava from St. Lawrence and St. Zdislava basilica in Jablonne v Podjestedi.
Security camera captured a black silhouette carrying the skull as it fled between the benches.
Archbishop Stanislav Pribyl called the loss devastating, noting its historical and spiritual value.
Investigators have not confirmed the suspect’s identity and are still reviewing the footage.

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Story summary

Police say an unidentified man stole the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava from St. Lawrence and St. Zdislava basilica in Jablonne v Podjestedi.
Security camera captured a black silhouette carrying the skull as it fled between the benches.
Archbishop Stanislav Pribyl called the loss devastating, noting its historical and spiritual value.
Investigators have not confirmed the suspect’s identity and are still reviewing the footage.