The author criticizes the church’s silence towards some of its clergymen’s scandalous behavior. The author cites accusations that Father Jabrā’īl ‘Abd al-Masīh, amongst other things, triggered a riot between Muslims and Christians and disobeyed his bishop. The author questions how long the Church will continue to turn a blind eye in light of growing public discontent.

Keywords: Father Jabrā’īl ‘Abd al-Masīh