August 21, 2013
STATEMENT
The Coptic Orthodox Churches in the State of Ohio and its Egyptian-American
communities are following closely the unfortunate events occurring in our homeland and
express our solidarity with the Egyptian government, the armed forces, and all civil
Egyptian institutions, and law-abiding citizens in confronting violent armed organizations
and dark malicious forces, both internal and external. The attacks on our government
entities and peaceful churches are bold acts of terror, which are against all religions,
morality, and humanity.
We are concerned about the biased media coverage that covers mostly, if not only, the
Muslim Brotherhood misleading views, their affiliates and media outlets such as Al-
Jazeera news channel, and not showing the burnt churches, police stations, and the
mutilated corps of its police officers, looted museums and using of women and children
as human shields.
We call upon the media to review the facts objectively regarding these bloody radical
organizations and their affiliates instead of legitimizing them with global support and
political protection while they attempt to spread devastation and destruction in our
beloved homeland. We request that the media adhere to providing a comprehensive
account of all events with truth, accuracy, and honesty.
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Cleveland
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Columbus
St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Toledo
St. Mina and St. Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church, Dayton