Assyrian Christian Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, who was allegedly stabbed in a terrorist attack at a western Sydney church on Palm Sunday, has made a poignant return to his duties. Nearly two weeks after the incident, he resumed preaching at Christ The Good Shepherd Church, receiving a standing ovation. In his first sermon since the attack, Bishop Emmanuel passionately defended the principles of freedom of speech and religion, declaring that every human has these rights. He also criticized the Australian government's attempts to censor content, showing support for Elon Musk's stance on free speech. The bishop, now suffering blindness in his right eye due to the attack, forgave his attacker during his sermon. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with committing the terrorist act.
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel's held his first sermon since he was viciously attacked on Palm Sunday of the Orthodox Calendar. Bishop Emmanuel chose to do the unthinkable and forgive the man who attempted to murder him. https://t.co/ONGyJR46TF
Blinded bishop defiantly picks up where he left off — at altar where Islamic terrorist tried to butcher him https://t.co/CJb83Edsc4 https://t.co/mInfk6fCSg
Australian Orthodox Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel’s Makes a Triumphant Return on Palm Sunday: Defends Freedom of Speech, Forgives His Attacker (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/zA9GvlYrD3
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The Assyrian bishop allegedly stabbed in a terrorist attack at a western Sydney church has returned to work with blindness in his right eye. https://t.co/us9xllwd4A
I encourage everyone to follow the Assyrian Sydney bishop Mar Mari who survived the terrorist attack in Sydney. He believes Israel is conducting a genocide, and is based on a lot of issues. https://t.co/IsilMpPOW9
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel has returned to the altar after a stabbing terror attack and has spoken out in support of free speech and religion. MORE: https://t.co/TYOx3pR216 https://t.co/GCGfHep5zG
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was critical of the PM in his first sermon back. Here's what he had to say: https://t.co/9cxfs8oCS1 https://t.co/d7JfTncsBl
An Assyrian Christian bishop has returned to work almost two weeks after he was allegedly stabbed multiple times by an alleged teen terrorist and delivered a message to Anthony Albanese. https://t.co/NWVnClTPDi
Bishop Emmanuel returns to the church, declaring that every human being has the right to freedom of speech and freedom of religion. https://t.co/5xxODDrux4
BISHOP MAR MARI'S FIRST SERMON AFTER ATTEMPTED STABBING "I stand for Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion. Every human has the right to Freedom of Speech and Religion." https://t.co/7GG9g58k9R
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel returns to the church, declaring that every human being has the right to freedom of speech and freedom of religion. https://t.co/Y2BTL1p2jo
Wakeley church stabbing: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel makes emotional return to Christ The Good Shepherd Church https://t.co/CD0V9diiX2 https://t.co/EA47o8iuL0
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🇦🇺BISHOP MAR MARI'S FIRST SERMON AFTER STABBING ATTEMPT "I stand for FREEDOM OF SPEECH and FREEDOM OF RELIGION. Every human has the right to Freedom of Speech and Religion." https://t.co/ckomIQiYwL https://t.co/9e1KTRYivu
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel returns two weeks after surviving Islamic attack. The bishop supported @ElonMusk against the Australian government's request to censor his video. https://t.co/6ZG4lJuL7p
Christ is King Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel is back #ChristiansMENA https://t.co/cJhEKze8EP
If only Australian journalists and politicians were as passionate about free speech as this bishop. Respect. https://t.co/3ggvZDGVNW
#BREAKING The Wakeley bishop stabbed in an alleged terror attack two weeks ago, has tonight been given a standing ovation as he returned to the pulpit. A 16-year-old boy remains before the courts, charged with committing a terrorist act. #9News https://t.co/ab1D9i9rdc
Father Isaac Royel, the priest attacked during the chaos following Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel's alleged stabbing at a western Sydney church, has resumed duties for the first time since the incident. https://t.co/0YjQS9yJ4d