A bishop stabbed at a Sydney church on Monday is swiftly recovering and extends forgiveness to the alleged attacker. In an audio message, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel urged calm in the community. The incident, which injured four, is deemed a religiously motivated terror act by police. Rioting ensued outside The Good Shepherd Church. A 16-year-old boy, also injured, has been arrested but not charged. The suspect’s beliefs remain undisclosed. Investigation includes videos allegedly showing Arabic and “Prophet” references. Bishop Emmanuel, in a released clip, forgives the perpetrator and those behind them. He reassures he is well and advises against worry. NSW Police stress the bishop’s fortunate survival. Violent unrest at the church led to injuries and damage. Arrests are underway, and concerns over retaliatory violence persist. Bishop Emmanuel calls for peaceful cooperation with authorities, emphasizing Christ-like conduct.