Statement by HG Bishop Angaelos RE alleged Coptic involvement in film ‘Innocence of Muslims’ and the resulting unrest

17/9/2012 Statement by His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of The Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK In assessing the recent developments surrounding the release of the film ‘Innocence of Muslims’ that insults Islam, and the alleged involvement of ‘Coptic Christians’, it is imperative that a clear distinction be made between the vast majority of Coptic Christians, and a minute minority that may choose to use inflammatory and insulting means to further political agenda. Coptic Christians in Egypt, across all churches and denominations, are known to be a peaceful people who have faced persecution for centuries and have never retaliated in any way that would insult or demean any other faith or faith group.