The suspicious death of a bishop in Egypt is sparking safety concerns for Christians there.

Persecution watchdog International Christian Concern reports that a bishop was found dead in a monastery late last month after he was attacked while on his way for Sunday Mass.

Authorities reported that Bishop Epiphanius, who leads the Anba Makar Monastery, was found with his head crushed and injuries to his back, The New York Times reported in a July 29 story.

CC spokeswoman Claire Evans notes that the bishop’s death comes at a time of worsening persecution for Christians in Egypt, where the minority Christian population was promised protection from radical Islamists who routinely attack churches and discriminate against Christians.

Evans says this time of a year is traditionally when Coptic Christians travel to monasteries to pray and worship, and now this deadly incident adds to fears for their safety.

“It sends a message to Christians all across Egypt that this is not a safe place,” she warns, “and unfortunately when you are already persecuted on all fronts, and that one place you thought was safe is no longer safe, then it’s very damaging to the soul of the church.”

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https://www.onenewsnow.com/persecution/2018/08/07/bishops-death-sparks-more-worry-for-coptic-christians