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According to the safety regulations, the churches celebrated the Lights throughout Greece and any negative incidents that occurred in some temples cannot tarnish the positive image that the Hierarchs, priests and faithful transmitted by observing all measures for their protection. public health. Likewise, with few exceptions, the decision was made to carry out the Sanctification of the waters only inside the temples and not in the open sea and tanks, as was the case in all previous years. An exception to the rule was what happened in Aigio.
He sent the message himself Archbishop Jerome with his prudent attitude but also with his clear affirmation that the Church “is here and ready for everything.” The Archbishop avoided throwing “oil on the fire” and did not go as the DIS had authorized to the open sea to throw the Cross, setting a good example himself.
The Church considers itself the winner, not against the State or against anyone else, because it does not believe that it is in conflict with them, nor that it is fighting with them, but because it shows a high sense of responsibility and above all it shows that it can ensure their decision. safely and without endangering public health.
As the Archbishop himself says, “And history tells us that life goes in circles. We also live in these circles. Anyone who knows the story always expects strange things. The Church is ready for everything, ”while expressing optimism for the future.
Asked about the departure of the Metropolitan Church from Athens this morning, if the measures are met, the archbishop replied: “Look around you what measures the Church has taken and then go to the beaches and squares. “
Both the Church and the State are allies in the war that humanity is currently waging against an invisible enemy that is the pandemic, but they show that they can coexist on all the major issues that concern both sides, but also society, as they say. ecclesiastical sources. This also showed Fourth Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Archbishop Ieronymos during the inauguration of the new government during which the two parties demonstrated that they can agree on all issues, but this does not mean, as the archbishop demonstrated with his firm position, that the Church will allow things to happen without a reason for what concerns you.
How the de-escalation started
The Church asked Archbishop Jerome to assume his responsibilities. turn your back. “Bishop Ieronymos said that” communication between the Prime Minister and the Archbishop can only bring good results for the Nation.
In a statement, the Prime Minister expressed to the Archbishop his concern over the decision of the Holy Synod. He called on the Church to assume its responsibilities and help in the great effort to reduce the effects of the pandemic so that our children can return to school as soon as possible. He emphasized the need for everyone to adhere strictly to sanitary measures and standards and pointed out that the Church must, as it has done so far, set a positive example and be a helper in the common struggle.
The deputy government spokesman, Aristotle Peloni, said that “everyone must take responsibility and this also applies to the Church, which is affected and bears the consequences of the pandemic, like the whole of society.” Ms. Peloni also noted that the government has been in constant consultation with the Church since the beginning of the pandemic. and he recognized that the Church, for its part, has largely shown a particularly responsible attitude. He explained that the reason why the government decided to return to the previous regime of restrictions is based on the need not to endanger the epidemiological picture, in view of the priority given to the opening of schools and therefore everyone should work together for it. purpose. Finally, he stated that even in the cases of demonstrations, an attempt was made to reach an agreement instead of the intervention of the Police.
What the metropolitans say
The vast majority of the country’s metropolitans and priests fully implemented the decision of the Holy Permanent Synod, which was based on the original JMC agreed between the Prime Minister and the Archbishop and which provided for the celebration of Epiphany with the presence of believers one for each 15 m2. , and up to 25 people. However, these incidents worry scientists who believe that the transmission of the virus is favored.
On the occasion of today Professor M. Dermitzakis said “don’t be surprised that Greece is blocked for a long time.”
What did Jerome say about today?
In the Holy Metropolitan Church of Athens, the procession of the Great Sanctification was performed this morning by Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens, a day in which the Church honors the Baptism of Jesus Christ and the revelation of the Holy Trinity. Previously, the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist was performed by the Bishop of Oreon, Mr. Filotheos, chief secretary of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece. The church observed all the necessary protective measures against the new coronavirus, keeping the faithful the prescribed distances, as indicated in the circular note of the Holy Synod. After Mass, the Archbishop wished everyone happy birthday and blessings, highlighting: “Next year, together in health, let us all celebrate together in other conditions and let us feel free the greatness of our faith, orthodoxy, tradition.”
Upon leaving the sanctuary, responding to journalists, the Archbishop noted that he had spoken with the Prime Minister and they referred to “what has happened and what we are waiting for.” He also noted that “today we have a great day. We must reflect on the knowledge of history. And history tells us that life is spinning. We also live in these circles. Anyone who knows the story always expects strange things. The Church is prepared for everything ”, while expressing his optimism for the future. Asked by a journalist if the measures are being complied with, the archbishop replied: “Look around you what measures the Church has taken and then go to the beaches and squares.”
The secondary songs
The tension prevailed shortly after 11:00 in Nea Paralia in Thessaloniki when some citizens tried to throw the Cross into the sea on their own to celebrate the Epiphany with the intervention of the Police.
As reported by GRTimes.gr, despite the police effort, the citizens finally threw the Cross into the sea and were later alerted by the Hellenic Police. Citizens even managed to use a loudspeaker against the state’s measures to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus, revealing that it had summoned 50 priests to attend the launching of the cross, but they all refused.
At the same time, there was a crowd outside Agios Dimitrios in Thessaloniki for Holy Communion, with a gathering of about 150 people. The service may have taken place without the presence of worshipers, but they had made sure to gather outside the temple early in the morning. In particular, even before 7:00, a large number of people were outside the church to enter, light a candle, worship and receive holy water.
The fines “fell” in Aigio
The metropolitan of Aigialeia and Kalavrita, Ieronymos, accompanied by the former Ambrosios of Kalavrita, sanctified the waters of the sea, in Aigio.
The ceremony took place in Aigio, in the presence of the believers, and in fact, two swimmers fell into the water to catch the cross! According to flamis.gr, the Coast Guard intervened, following an order from the prosecutor, and imposed a fine of 1,500 euros on the Metropolitan and 300 euros on the two faithful, based on the relevant protection provisions against covid-19.
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