Reverend Christopher Lee was stabbed while he was conducting evening mass on Nov 9. - PHOTOS: WILLIAM CARDINAL GOH/FACEBOOK, DESMOND WEE
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Reverend Christopher Lee has been discharged from the hospital, days after he was attacked during mass at the St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah.
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 Straits Times has contacted the archdiocese for more information.
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.
Father Lee was conscious when taken to the National University Hospital after the incident, and was in stable condition on the night of Nov 9.
The alleged attacker – Basnayake Keith Spencer, 37 – was charged on Nov 11 with one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon. His case will be heard in court again on Dec 2.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said in a Facebook post that he had visited Father Lee at NUH on Nov 11.
“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. - The Straits Times/ANN
