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religious leaders at lakembah mosque

Religious leaders are joined together in prayer as a hostage incident in Sydney was unfolding and urged their followers to do the same. Members of Religions for Peace NSW Branch attended a multifaith prayer service at Lakemba Mosque.

Yesterday evening, December 15 Columban Fr Patrick McInerney (of the Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations) attended a multi-faith prayer vigil for peace at Lakemba Mosque. He joined Muslim and Jewish faith leaders in prayers for peace during the hostage crisis in Sydney that threatened to fan anti-Islam sentiment there.

Fr Patrick McInerney is a regular participant in the activities and meetings of Religions for Peace NSW Branch.

Fr McInerney, said “Some will use the tragic events which unfolded this morning to confirm their own fears and prejudice. People of faith will use them to strengthen and confirm our commitment to peace and harmony with respect and justice for all in our shared work for the common good.”

“We stand committed to multi-cultural and multi-faith harmony!”

#SydneySiege May our prayers be heard and accepted. Sheikh Wesam Charkawi, Father Patrick McInerney and Rabbi Zalman Kastel offered prayers tonight for the hostages and for our nation.

Religious Leaders at Lakemba Mosque

Religious Leaders at Lakemba Mosque

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