Emmanuel gave an internet audio sermon that was streamed to the church’s web site, Fb and YouTube this morning.
He stated he forgave the alleged stabber and anybody who might have been concerned.
“Love by no means fails… whatever has occurred to me personally I thank the lord Jesus,” Emmanuel stated.
“It’s a big blessing for me.
“I forgive whoever has performed this act and I say to him, you’re my son, I like you and I’ll all the time pray for you.
“And whoever despatched you to do that, I forgive them as nicely, in Jesus’ mighty identify.
“I’ve nothing in my coronary heart however love for everybody, whether or not this particular person is Christian or not, that’s completely inappropriate.”
The bishop despatched the message from Liverpool Hospital, the place he’s but to be discharged.
“I’m doing high quality, I’m recovering in a short time,” he stated.
He urged his followers to not retaliate, to abide by the regulation and to respect police.
Father Isaac Royel was additionally stabbed however has been discharged from hospital.
The 16-year-old who allegedly attacked the bishop and father stays underneath police guard at an undisclosed location, whereas he’s being handled for accidents together with cuts to his hand.
A 19-year-old man was arrested at a house in Doonside at 5.40 pm yesterday, in relation to the riot that ensued within the hours after the assault.