Australian Bishop Stabbed During Sermon in Wakeley Church
An Australian bishop, Mar Mari Emmanuel, was brutally stabbed multiple times during his sermon at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley. The attack occurred just days after a tragic incident where six people were stabbed to death at a nearby mall.
Footage posted online shows an unidentified man in a black hoodie confronting Bishop Emmanuel during the sermon, leading to the violent attack. The bishop was stabbed in the face and neck before falling to the ground as congregants rushed to his aid. He was promptly taken to a local hospital, with his current condition unknown.
Three others were also injured in the attack and were treated for lacerations at the scene. The suspect has been taken into custody and is cooperating with the investigation. The motive for the attack remains unknown at this time.
Bishop Emmanuel, known for his outspoken criticism of COVID restrictions, has gained an online following in recent years. He has described lockdowns as “mass slavery” and spoken out against vaccine mandates.
The incident comes shortly after a knife-wielding man attacked several people at a mall in Sydney, although it is unclear if the two attacks are linked. The community is left shocked and saddened by the violence that has struck twice in a matter of days. The investigation into the attack on Bishop Emmanuel continues as authorities work to uncover the motive behind this senseless act of violence.
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