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Mar Mari Emmanuel

His Story

A short look at the life of His Grace.

Born in Iraq, His Grace has given his life to preaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ with simplicity and conviction.

From Wakeley in Sydney, he teaches in English, Arabic and Assyrian, reaching families in Australia and across the world.

His message is the same today as it has always been: love God, love one another, and forgive as you have been forgiven.

  1. 1970

    Born in Iraq.

  2. 2011

    Consecrated a bishop.

  3. 2015

    Founded Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.

  4. 2024

    Survived an attack during a livestreamed service and publicly forgave his attacker.

Forgiveness

Two weeks after he was attacked during a livestreamed service, His Grace returned to his church and spoke these words to the young man responsible.

“You are my son, and you will always be my son. I will always pray for you. I'll always wish you nothing but the best.”
His first sermon after the attack, 28 April 2024
“In the name of my Jesus I forgive you, I love you, and I will always pray for you.”
His first sermon after the attack, 28 April 2024
“You're my son, I love you and I will always pray for you.”
His message from hospital, 18 April 2024
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“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.”
Luke 6:27-28
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

John 10:11

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