Reverend Christopher Lee suffered an 8cm laceration on his tongue, among other injuries.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore said in a statement on Nov 15 that Father Lee will be on medical leave after his discharge.
In the statement, Father Lee said: “I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming love and support from the Catholic community at St Joseph’s Church and beyond. Your prayers and well-wishes have been a source of strength and comfort during my recovery.”The 57-year-old priest was stabbed while he was celebrating evening mass on Nov 9. Father Lee suffered an 8cm laceration on his tongue, a 3cm cut on his upper left lip and a 4cm cut on the corner of his mouth.
“He was alert and able to speak clearly despite the severe injuries to his mouth. He emphasised the need for us all to look out for one another. And to forgive,” said Dr Balakrishnan.Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full
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