The Church of al-Amir Tadros – or Prince Tadros – in Giza governorate was attacked by a mob on Friday injuring many in the latest attack against Egypt’s Christian minority. The incident took place after Friday prayers in Kafr al-Waselin village when hundreds gathered in front of the church and chanted slogans calling to demolish it. The mob broke into the church causing damages and attacked the Christians who were present, according to a statement by Archbishop of Atfeeh. Security sources in Giza Security Directorate denied the attack on the church describing the clash as ‘skirmish’, according to local media reports. Security sources further commented saying that the owner of the ‘building’ was organizing a setup in the two empty floors – second and third floors – to host religious rituals celebrating Christmas, but the residents thought he is transferring the ‘building’ to a ‘church’ therefor objected, reported by Youm7. They, however, confirmed the gathering of hundreds in front of a ‘building’ asserting that security forces were able to disperse the mob and transfer the wounded to a nearby hospital. Prayers have been held in al-Amir Tadros church for 15 years amid restrictions to issue building…
Giza Church Attacked, Security Sources Describe it as ‘Skirmishes’
December 24, 2017
