The article portrays the opinions of several prominent Copts on the meeting between Bishop Kyrillos of Naj‘ Hammādī and MP ‘Abd al-Rahīm al-Ghūl just hours before the recent elections. Al-Ghūl is rumored to be involved in last year’s Naj‘ Hammādī massacre.
U.S. Copts Association President Michael Munīr says that Kyrillos’ “suspicious” meeting with al-Ghūl has caused many rumors, including Kyrillos' possible involvement in the massacre. Munīr argues that such incidents should not be solely handled by bishops and suggests that the church shall establish a secular committee consisting of church members.
Nabīl ‘Azmī views the meeting as a political move by the bishop, which he claims is not only unacceptable but also prohibited.
Coptic and political activist Hānī al-Juzayrī complains about the Copts' general mistreatment by bishops and the Egyptian government. He specifically criticizes Governor Majdī Ayyūb for his passiveness in dealing with sectarian crimes against Copts. Al-Juzayrī supports Michael Munīr’s suggestion of a specialized monitoring committee formed by the church.
President of the Egyptian Organization for Anti-Discrimination Mamdūh Ramzī claims that Bishop Kyrillos is too weak and indecisive for carrying out his profession in a city like Naj‘ Hammādī.
Former Parliament member Dr. Georgette Qalīnī refuses to comment on Kyrillos' behaviour, expressing her general lack of interest in him.
