On November 19, Christians of al-Fashn in the governorate of Banī Swayf will gather for the 40^th day anniversary of Father Samʿān Shiḥāta’s death. This is a custom widely observed by Muslims and Christians alike, probably dating back to pharaonic days. In light of this occasion, please find below an in-depth report on the incident that led to Fr. Shiḥāta’s murder, and the wider question of media coverage and priest visibility in Egyptian public spaces.