Gates of Love Open at St. Peter's Church in DC [WaPo]

[Catholic_Press]

Many people in Capitol Hill know him as Alex, a homeless man who for decades could be found around St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Instead of shooing him away from the stately 19th-century building, parishioners greeted him at First Communion parties, wedding receptions and Sunday coffee hours.

Now Alex Lascaris is at a medical facility, recovering from head wounds suffered in a recent assault. Parishioners at the church, in the 300 block of Second Street SE, have formed prayer circles for him. And police are investigating.

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[Dale_M]

Officials there have seen an uptick in assaults against homeless people since early May; six patients are currently being treated. Typically, there is one such patient at a time.

The story about St. Peter’s Church being so welcoming is a refreshing one. Its a shame it came to notice only because of the attack on this poor gentleman.