Authorities are investigating a case of vandalism that occurred on Ash Wednesday at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church in Los Feliz. The incident took place on the evening of March 5, leaving the church with broken stained-glass windows and fire damage inside, according to a statement posted on the church’s Instagram page. Photos from the scene show burned bookshelves, including Bibles, near the church pews.
Church leaders have denounced the act, urging the community for prayers and support. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the church has not yet disclosed the cost of repairs. The Los Angeles Police Department has been contacted for further details as the investigation continues. Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, is a significant day for Christians, making the attack especially distressing for parishioners in the Los Feliz community.
