PRESS
RELEASE
For
immediate useDate: 14 Sep 2012
The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK
Media and Public Relations Office
In relation to the claims of the
alleged involvement of Coptic Christians in the film ‘Innocence of Muslims’ and
the resulting unrest in the Middle East, His Grace Bishop Angaelos has
released a statement.
“It
is of course the right of individuals or groups to protest in a responsible
manner against conduct that insults what they hold sacred. Having said that, as
these protests continue to escalate, sometimes dangerously out of hand, there
must be a realisation that in Egypt, its surrounding region, and beyond,
it is only local citizens and communities, and the reputation of these states
that is being damaged through such aggressive and violent behaviour.”
The
full statement is available here.
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