Rare skull taken from church sparks hunt in Czech Republic

Last week, a historic relic vanished from a quiet church in the Czech countryside. Police say a 35-year-old man is now in custody for allegedly taking the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava. The saint lived from 1220 to 1252 and is famous for helping the poor. Her canonization by the Pope in 1995 only added to her fame. The theft happened in Jablonné v Podještědí, a small town just over 100 kilometers from Prague. Security footage shows someone in dark clothes darting between pews with the skull. Authorities found the footage fuzzy but still useful. After the theft, local church leaders called the loss deeply upsetting, especially since pilgrims visit the place to honor the saint.Investigators believe they know where the skull is now. They shared that update on social media, but no details were given. The case raises questions about why someone would take such an old and meaningful object. Some relics attract collectors willing to pay high prices, while others hold deep spiritual value for believers.