The Holy Synod has denied in a statement that a play, which prompted angry demonstrations from Muslims in Alexandria, was meant to insult Islam or the Qur’ān. The church claimed that “the false allegations” were published by al-Maydān and al-Usbou‘ newspapers to spark sedition between Muslims and Copts during the holy month of Ramadān. The statement added “those newspapers [in reference to al-Maydān and al-Usbou‘], with their groundless allegations, are unfaithful to the nation.”