Copts in Sharkia governorate started hiding their women and moving them away from their houses fearing sectarian attacks against the Copts.
Muslims in Huseinia city, Sharkia governorate, prevented militants from attacking the church after a Christian man was accused of killing a Muslim girl.
Father Morkos Youssef, priest of St. Mark church in Huseinia said that the Muslim families have protected the church just like they did during the revolution of January 25 and June 30.
Extra security measures have been taken by the police to prevent such attacks against the church.
