Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was allegedly stabbed by a 16-year-old in a terror attack at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night.
was allegedly stabbed by a 16-year-old in a terror attack at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night.
Emmanuel gave an online audio sermon that was streamed to the church's website, Facebook and YouTube this morning. "Love never fails... whatever has happened to me personally I thank the lord Jesus," Emmanuel said."I forgive whoever has done this act and I say to him, you are my son, I love you and I will always pray for you."I have nothing in my heart but love for everyone, whether this person is Christian or not, that is totally beside the point.
The 16-year-old who allegedly attacked the bishop and father remains under police guard at an undisclosed location, while he is being treated for injuries including cuts to his hand. A 19-year-old man was arrested at a home in Doonside at 5.40 pm yesterday, in relation to the riot that ensued in the hours after the attack.
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