Press Release: The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre in the UK denies any involvement with former Egyptian finance minister

The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre

Media and Public Relations Office

PRESS RELEASE

5^th December 2011

The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre in the UK denies any involvement with former Egyptian finance minister

In response to untrue allegations made by Al Ahram group, The Coptic Orthodox Centre UK categorically denies the presence of the former Egyptian finance minister Youssef Botrous Ghaly at the Centre now or at any time in the past. The Coptic Centre further denies any involvement in any official or unofficial dealings with the former minister. The Centre and HG Bishop Angaelos have no official or unofficial relationship with Dr Ghaly and are unaware of his whereabouts.

Bishop Angaelos has expressed the following with regards to this matter, “We are not in a position to judge as to the relationship between Egypt and former minister Youssef Botrous Ghaly as I understand that this is a matter for the authorities in Egypt. We have however not had any dealings with him here in the United Kingdom. I find this utterly irresponsible and a further incitement against Christians and the Church that is totally unfounded.”

The Centre is seeking the Al Ahram group to retract and correct this information or legal proceedings will be initiated as this is an irresponsible action that presents a real risk for which the newspaper will be held accountable.

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