Statement by the Diocese of Minya about the events of Tahna El-Gabal village

Two priests families in Minya in Tahna El-Gabal (Akoris) village, on Sunday 6:15 , were attacked with cudgels and knives, resulting in the death of Fam Mary Khalf 27 years, following an effective stab in the heart.

The injured are:

1. Najib Hanna, father of Rev. Metaos, numerous stab wounds in the face

2. Malak Aziz, brother of Rev. Botros, stabbed in the right flank

3. Azza Gomaa (a neighbor), minor facial injuries

First two injured were rushed to El-Rai El-Saleh (Good Shepherd) hospital

Bishop Makarios, General Bishop

Sunday, July 17, 2016