Giza Diocese Details Virgin Church Fire

A statement from the Coptic Orthodox Church Diocese in central Giza revealed that the fire at the Virgin Mary Church in the Bark El-Khayam area occurred on Thursday morning. An unidentified person entered the church carrying a petrol bottle hidden inside a bag, then set fire to the church's curtains, resulting in the destruction of the liturgical ornaments and the burning of the carpets. The fire was brought under control without any loss of life. The suspect has been arrested, and investigations into his motives are ongoing. Security authorities have also arrived at the scene.