# Anti-Catholic nutjob who destroyed Santa Claus’ bones claims relic was a ‘symbol of fetishism’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/anti-catholic-nutjob-who-destroyed-santa-claus-bones-claims-relic-was-a-symbol-of-fetishism/
- Published: 2026-11-14T22:18:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T23:27:39+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/world-news/anti-catholic-nutjob-destroys-santa-claus-bones-claims-it-was-a-symbol-of-fetishism/
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- A man destroyed a small Saint Nicholas relic in France.
- He was arrested and is expected to face trial in December.
- The basilica’s larger relics remain intact.

## Summary

A man stole and destroyed a small bone relic associated with Saint Nicholas from the Basilica of Saint Nicolas-de-Port in north-eastern France. The attack has upset local Catholics and residents because the relic is tied to the region’s history, religious devotion and annual celebrations.

The suspect was arrested on 2 November and reportedly said he wanted to destroy what he saw as a “symbol of fetishism”; his identity has not been released, and he is expected to face trial in December. The fragment was about two centimetres long, while the basilica’s larger relics remain intact. The church plans to hold its annual torchlight procession on 5 and 6 December.

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