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From the start of the school year, the parish of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines) could have recourse to security guards to ensure the safety of masses. (File photo) (©Philippe Roudeillat / 78actu)
After the eruption of a violent man during a mass celebrated on Sunday July 24, 2022 inSaint Germain churchthe question of security in places of worship returned to center stage in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines).
Since, parish reflect on the best way to respond to the concerns of faithful caused by this event and the measures to be put in place to prevent this type of action.
“Apply to professionals”
“We take this matter very seriously on the side of the municipality and the parish. We are thinking about different solutions such as, for example, knowing if we should not call on professional people to be at the doors of the church from time to time. »
The use of vigilantesif confirmed, could be done from the start of the school year.
If he admits that it would be “a pity to come to this”, the Father Bruno L’Hirondelrecognizes that the issue of security has become significant.
“You have to be vigilant and be careful”
“You have to be vigilant and be careful because sometimes the climate around religion can be tense. The Saint-Germanois can count on me and the parish to be so. »
In parallel with these reflections on the measures to come, the parish relies on the elements at its disposal.
Verification of existing systems
“From Monday July 25, I met William Petrovic, deputy mayor in charge of security and we took stock of all the measures to be taken and the systems that are in place. We have an appointment with a company that will check that everything is operational and functional. And we also try, as much as possible, to pay attention to the people who are in the church and who come in. »
“I salute the courageous intervention of the parishioners”
Returning to the incident of Sunday July 24, Father Bruno L’Hirondel wishes to pay tribute to the behavior of all those present.
“I consider that the father who celebrated the mass showed great composure and I salute the intervention of the police but also the courageous intervention of the parishioners, in particular the one who was injured, I also thank the municipality for the support it gives us to allow us maximum security in the church and around. »
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