Relic theft boosts number of people visiting abbey
A gold and bronze crucifix containing what is believed to be a piece of the cross on which Jesus died was stolen from Holycross Abbey in Thurles, Co Tipperary, in October. But Fr Tom Breen said the loss of the relic had not put people off coming to the abbey, which was its home for more than 900 years.
“Visitor numbers have actually increased. Human curiosity is a wonderful thing,” said Fr Breen.
