Priest injured in Polish monastery attack urges public not to blame Ukrainians
The priest recalled that Ukrainians came to the monastery following the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 and received support from local residents. He urged the community to continue showing that support.
A Polish priest, Father Adrian, sustained injuries during a knife assault at the Benedictine Sisters Abbey in Jaroslaw, Poland on September 24. He implored the public not to blame Ukrainians for the actions of the suspected attacker, Ihor M., a 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen. Father Adrian, who returned to Mass two days later with wounds, called for love, support, and understanding instead of blame.
He forgave M and urged the congregation to pray for his conversion. Ukrainian nationals had been helping the monastery since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Ihor M. has been charged with murder, attempted murder, and causing grievous bodily harm. Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar, condemned the attack and ruled out a national motive.
Polish officials and church leaders also cautioned against associating Ukrainians with the incident.
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