Desecration of the body of Mother Piedad de la Cruz in Alcantarilla

On October 26, 1936, the Casa Madre in Alcantarilla, Murcia, was occupied by the 5th Regiment of the Columna de Hierro. Religión en Libertad reports that the religious sisters were expelled and had previously taken refuge in an apartment on Mariscal Street.

The tomb of Mother Piedad de la Cruz was desecrated during the occupation. Her head was burned along with images and ornaments from the chapel.