Church sources said that neither Kāmīliyā Shihāta nor Wafā' Constantine was detained inside monasteries as salafists claim.

Constantine is a nun in one of Cairo's archbishoprics while Shihātah is still Christian, according to the sources, adding that the church will soon reply to all allegations.

Meanwhile, Internet battles are raging between the Free Copts website and salafī websites as both sides are publishing videos and documents supporting their claims.