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Stabbed Sydney bishop says he forgives attacker
Assyrian Church Bishop Forgives Attacker After Stabbing
An Assyrian church bishop, **stabbed** during a service at his church, has expressed his quick recovery and forgiveness towards the attacker. The incident has raised concerns after triggering riots in Sydney.
Quick Facts
- Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel forgives his attacker and urges calm among his congregation.
- The stabbing incident has been deemed a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism.
- A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack and charged for his involvement in the riot.
An Assyrian church bishop, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, was injured during a service and has stated that he is recovering rapidly. He conveyed forgiveness towards the attacker and urged his congregation to remain calm. The stabbing has been labeled as a terrorist act influenced by suspected religious extremism.
A 19-year-old man, not affiliated with the church, has been arrested in connection with the attack and charged for his involvement in the riot. Bishop Emmanuel’s call for calm comes after an angry crowd clashed with emergency crews outside the church, demanding the suspected attacker be handed over to them.
New South Wales state Police Commissioner Karen Webb condemned the riot, emphasizing the disgraceful and disgusting nature of the participants’ actions. As police continue their investigation, the Bondi mall has reopened to allow people to pay their respects to the victims, with businesses expected to resume trade starting Friday.
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