Mar Mari Emmanuel : “Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel Stabbed in Sydney Church Attack”

SYDNEY CHURCH SERVICE TURNS VIOLENT AS BISHOP STABBED AT ALTAR

SYDNEY — On a quiet Sunday evening in Sydney, worshippers at the Christ the Good Shepherd church in suburban Wakely witnessed a terrifying incident unfold before their eyes. As the bishop led a church service at the altar, a man dressed in black approached him and began stabbing him repeatedly in the head and upper body. The congregation screamed in horror as they rushed to stop the attack, but three others were also injured in the chaos that ensued.

The Orthodox Assyrian church, known for streaming sermons online, quickly became the center of a violent altercation as angry onlookers clashed with riot police in the aftermath of the stabbing. Vehicles were damaged, and tensions ran high as the community grappled with the shocking turn of events.

Authorities swiftly arrived on the scene, arresting the perpetrator and ensuring that there were no life-threatening injuries among the victims. The bishop, identified as Mar Mari Emmanuel, along with a senior priest, Isaac Royel, were rushed to a hospital and are currently in stable condition.

As the community reels from this traumatic incident, leaders have called for calm and unity in the face of adversity. The premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, took to social media to express his shock at the disturbing scenes and urged residents to stick together during this difficult time.

Christ the Good Shepherd, a place of worship and solace for many, had been preparing for the upcoming Palm Sunday celebrations, but now finds itself at the center of a tragedy that has shaken the entire community. Despite the challenges faced, the church’s message of peace and forgiveness remains steadfast.

As investigations into the motive behind the attack continue, Australians are left grappling with yet another senseless act of violence. With emotions running high and tensions simmering, it is more important than ever for the community to come together in solidarity and support for those affected.