The raiders ransacked the small town, attacking the residents indiscriminately and burning buildings as they went. They stole whatever gold and valuables they could find as they did. When they reached the church, they took all the gold inside and destroyed all the religious imagery, including the sacred icon that was the centerpiece of the altar. Then they set the church aflame.
This post is part of the Tuesday Use It In A Sentence prompt, “icon”:
https://stephaniecolpron.wordpress.com/2021/05/25/tuesdayuseitinasentence-icon-2/
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May 25, 2021 at 3:39 pm
So sad but unfortunately so common at certain points in time. Thanks for sharing
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May 25, 2021 at 3:44 pm
Thanks. It is sad.
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May 25, 2021 at 4:27 pm
And sadly this could be a current headline, not just a historical one. Well done Jeanne.
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May 25, 2021 at 4:34 pm
Thanks, Kim.
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