In the wake of an attack by the Muslim villagers of Manshiyet Zaafarana in Minya, some 250km south of Cairo, against the village Copts, the police closed down the only church in the village which is home to some 1,000 Copts. The Bishopric of Minya and Abu-Qurqas headed by Bishop-General Anba Macarius, issued a statement … Continue reading Minya Manshiyet Zaafarana Copts attacked, church closed