Naples. An act of vandalism has struck the historic heart of Vomero. The statue of San Ciro, kept for decades in a votive shrine on Via Massimo Stanzione, has been stolen. This is not just a theft, but a profound wound to the collective memory of a neighborhood that has always shown a deep attachment to its roots and traditions.
The newsstand, dating back to 1949 and founded by the Catholic Association, represented a point of reference for many residents and a tangible symbol of faith and popular devotion.
The disappearance of the statue has sparked outrage and disbelief, and has prompted Gennaro Capodanno, president of the Comitato Valori Collinari, to launch a heartfelt appeal for the relic to be returned.
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Capodanno emphasized the importance of these votive shrines as silent witnesses to the history of Vomero, inviting everyone to collaborate to find the stolen statue. "This is a cultural heritage that belongs to all of us," Capodanno declared, "and that we must protect and enhance."
The competent authorities have been informed of the incident and are already working to find the statue.
