Stolen chalice from the church of Heurne, near Oudenaarde, found at auction after 38 years

The chalice that was stolen 38 years ago from the church of Heurne, near Oudenaarde, has been found at an auction. The church council was able to prevent the sale, and eventually the chalice is back in place after 38 years. “We will look for the culprit”, it sounds. “Because in 1982 more was stolen than just that chalice. Maybe we will also find the rest. ”

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