Wakeley church stabbing: Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel breaks his silence after alleged attack with a powerful message

A bishop who was allegedly stabbed in the middle of a sermon that was being livestreamed online says that he's doing 'fine' and has forgiven his alleged attacker.

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was preaching at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley in Sydney's south-west on Monday night when a 16-year-old boy walked up to the altar before allegedly stabbing him repeatedly.

Bishop Emmanuel was rushed to Liverpool Hospital, where he spent the last few days recovering.

He broke his silence from his hospital bed in a recorded statement released by the church on Thursday morning.

The bishop assured everyone that he was recovering 'very quickly' and that there was no need to be concerned or worried about him.

He also issued a piece of advice in the wake of the riots in the immediate aftermath of the alleged attack, urging everyone to act 'Christ-like'.

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel has spoken for the first time since the alleged attack

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel (pictured right during the alleged attack) has spent his third night in hospital. 'I'm doing fine,' he said.

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'The Lord Jesus never taught us to fight. The Lord Jesus never taught us to retaliate,' Bishop Emmanuel said.

'The Lord Jesus never said to us an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

'The Lord Jesus said, 'Never return evil with evil but to return evil with good.'

'So my beloveds, I want you to always be calm.

'We need to be always law abiding citizens as well.

'Above all, we are Christians and we need to act like it.' 

Bishop Emmanuel thanked the Lord for 'whatever happened to me personally'.

'It's a huge blessing for me,' he said. 

The bishop also had a poignant message for his alleged attacker, who also remains in hospital, telling the teen that he has forgiven him.

The teen is yet to be questioned or charged by police. 

'I say to him 'You're my son. I love you and I will always pray for you',' Bishop Emmanuel said.

'And whoever sent you to do this, I forgive them as well, in Jesus' mighty name.'

Bishop Emmanuel added that he 'has love for everyone' of all religions.

'I have nothing in my heart but love for everyone, whether that person is a Christian or not,' he added.

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said that he still loves and prays for his alleged attacker

Police (pictured speaking to church members on Tuesday) are still waiting to question the alleged attacker, who's still in hospital

'The Lord Jesus always told us to love one another.

'Love God, I love your neighbor like yourself. Whoever that neighbor is, we need to love them and respect them as we love and respect ourselves.' 

Bishop Emmanuel ended his four minute message by reminding worshippers to reflect Christ in their lives and to respect the law.

'The Lord Jesus never said to go out and fight in the street,' he said.

'He never said to retaliate but pray, which is what I'm asking everyone to do. 

'God bless you all, we will see you soon and go back to our normal duties once again in serving the Lord from the heart.' 

Father Isaac Royel, who was also injured in the alleged attack, was released from hospital on Wednesday.

Senior Parish Priest Father Isaac Royel (left) and Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel (right) were both injured on Monday night's alleged attack

Police also made their first arrest over the riot following the alleged attack.

A man, 19, was arrested in Doonside in Sydney's west on Wednesday night. Police expect to make more arrests. 

Father Daniel Kochou condemned the 'unnecessary and disturbing' actions of rioters in the video message released by the church.

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

'The Church does not condone the activities which took place whereby several persons were injured, property damaged and delays in rendering much-needed assistance.'