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With its announcement, the government resides in the church, which decided not to consent to the church closure measures, the Epiphany, to the faithful, that the law cannot be applied at will so that whoever does not agree can ignore it. At the same time, it is noted that the churches closed the Epiphany to the faithful so as not to jeopardize the firm course of the fight against the virus and that the possibility of incidental individual prayer of the faithful in the temples is maintained.
The Maximos announcement in detail:
“The Government at all stages of the pandemic was in constant consultation with the Church on service issues, with respect for public health and the faith of the people. In this context, the Christmas and New Year services were held and the Epiphanies were planned.
The need not to jeopardize the constant pace of the fight against the virus, especially with the reopening of schools, forced for the current week the return to the previous regime of restrictions on the market and society, including the willingness to operate. of the Epiphanies without the presence of believers. Of course, there remains the possibility of incidental individual prayer of the faithful in the temples.
The Holy Permanent Synod with its decision does not consent to the new measures regarding functions. But the law cannot be applied at will so that whoever does not agree can ignore it. We hope that the Church realizes the urgency of the moments for society, as it has done so far with responsibility. The implementation of preventive and precautionary measures is an obligation but also an act of social solidarity and responsibility of all ”.
Source: skai.gr
