A high school student from Ateneo Senior High School has faced criticism from netizens after he secretly took ostiya or communion bread from the Eucharist and proceeded to “review” it.
The ostiya is a sacred symbol of the acceptance of the Resurrected Christ given to mass attendees.
This is not the first time that the student has shown disrespect towards the Eucharist, according to a Twitter user.
For us Catholics, this is just so sad 💔 Lord, have mercy 🙏 pic.twitter.com/eqqDe9gsTC
— Jeennee D. Garcia (@BonenggayG) March 22, 2023
Many netizens expressed disappointment and anger towards the student’s actions, particularly since it occurred during the Lenten season when Catholics observe their faith with solemnity.
Some were also disappointed with the youth’s preoccupation with social media validation.
As an act of atonement and reparation for the desecration of the Holy Eucharist, ASHS has cancelled masses starting March 21.
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