Stabbed Orthodox Bishop Mar Mari Publicly Forgives The Muslim Attacker

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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, who was attacked at a Sydney church on Monday night, has spoken about the attack and his recovery in a new video.
Bishop Emmanuel called for peace among his community and publicly forgave his attacker.
Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy over the attack.

The bishop who was stabbed at a Sydney church on Monday night says he forgives his attacker and is "doing fine" after undergoing surgery.

The Assyrian Orthodox Christ The Good Shepherd Church posted an update on social media this morning that included an audio recording from the bishop.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested over the attack and authorities are investigating it as a "terrorist incident". No charges have been laid.

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said he forgives "whoever has done this act".

"I will always pray for you. And whoever sent you to do this, I forgive them as well is Jesus's mighty name," he said.

In his almost four-minute speech, Bishop Emmanuel reassured his followers he was improving.

"I'm doing fine, recovering very quickly. We thank the Lord Jesus, so there is no need to be worried or concerned," he said.

Father Daniel Kochou, who also spoke in the video, said Father Isaac Royel, who was also attacked on Monday night was "recovering well".

He added "nearby church members" who were attacked had also "received special care".
'Jesus never taught us to retaliate'

Father Kochou also said the church "does not condone the activities" that took place outside the church following Bishop Emmanuel's attack.

"The unfortunate events which took place outside the church caused unnecessary delays and threats to both victims, paramedics and police," he said.

"There was a large contingent of people who were not members of the church who attended and caused a major disturbance."