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Stunning Moment Priest is Seen Praying With Young Hong Kong Protester

Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images
Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images
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By Will Maule
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November 20, 2019

As the pro-democracy protests continue to rage across Hong Kong, an incredibly powerful piece of footage has been captured away from the chaos.

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Posted on Twitter, the video shows a Catholic priest whispering prayers over a protester as he prepares to head out onto the frontlines.

#LIVE: It’s a rare scene in the midst the biggest containment existing in Hong long now. Bishop Joseph Ha, #2 of the Hong Kong catholic diocese, is sending his prayer to a 16-year-old protester who has stayed at @HongKongPolyU for five days. He isn’t giving in. #HongKongProtests pic.twitter.com/izEBPJDbRn

— Ezra Cheung (@ezracheungtoto) November 19, 2019

While it is not possible to hear the words prayed by the Bishop, identified as Auxiliary Bishop of Hong Kong, Joseph Ha, the simple quiet reflection is a profound and paradoxical image considering the absolute mayhem taking place on the streets outside.

HONG KONG, CHINA – NOVEMBER 18: Protesters stand off with police during a clash at Tsim Sha Tsui district on November 18, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Anti-government protesters organized a general strike since Monday as demonstrations in Hong Kong stretched into its sixth month with demands for an independent inquiry into police brutality, the retraction of the word “riot” to describe the rallies, and genuine universal suffrage. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

The protestor was reportedly involved in the stakeout protest at Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University, which has continued into its fourth day despite the institution being surrounded by riot police.

Some have managed to evade the clutches of the authorities by escaping the building through the sewer system, while others fast-roped down the side of the building to waiting motorcycles below.

HONG KONG, CHINA – NOVEMBER 19: An anti-government protester attempts to escape Hong Kong Polytechnic University by going through a sewer on November 19, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Anti-government protesters organized a general strike since Monday as demonstrations in Hong Kong stretched into its sixth month with demands for an independent inquiry into police brutality, the retraction of the word “riot” to describe the rallies, and genuine universal suffrage. (Photo by Laurel Chor/Getty Images)
HONG KONG, CHINA – NOVEMBER 19: An anti-government protester attempts to escape Hong Kong Polytechnic University by going through a sewer on November 19, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. Anti-government protesters organized a general strike since Monday as demonstrations in Hong Kong stretched into its sixth month with demands for an independent inquiry into police brutality, the retraction of the word “riot” to describe the rallies, and genuine universal suffrage. (Photo by Laurel Chor/Getty Images)

Protesters were buoyed yesterday by the passing of a bill in the United States that demonstrates bi-partisan support for their cause.

The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy will ensure that the Trump administration annually check-up on Hong Kong’s special status to ensure democratic freedoms are still intact.

China was furious with U.S. action.

“Any attempted tricks by the US to interference in China’s internal affairs and hinder China’s development will not prevail,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said, according to the Financial Times.

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In the meantime, it appears that, despite sizeable policing reinforcements, the protesters have no plans to surrender until they are free from the tyranny of the Chinese government.

They will not rest until Hong Kong is liberated.

“I will not surrender,” said one 16-year-old protester trapped inside the Polytechnic. “I have done nothing wrong.”

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