Trikala: Archimandrite positive for coronavirus – Stated that “the virus does not spread from Holy Communion”



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An archimandrite of Trikala was diagnosed as positive for the coronavirus, it revealed in a statement.

According to trikalavoice.gr, the Protosyggellos of the Metropolis of Triki and Stagi, Alexios Kaninas, underwent a test after a confirmed case in a clergyman in the province, which was positive even though he remains asymptomatic.

The archimandrite is already under house arrest on his own initiative because the symptoms he presented are mild, while he asked all the faithful to meticulously follow the measures and instructions of the state.

After the latest news, regarding the issue of the coronavirus that was presented to my dear brother, I considered it my obligation and duty (mainly with the Major Metropolitan of Triki and Stagi Mr. Alexios, with whom I share my daily life with total devotion. , then all my loved ones and finally all members of our local community) to do and obtain the necessary diagnostic test (in a private microbiological laboratory) for covid-19, for which I tested positive. The exam took place at the beginning of the week (Tuesday 08/25/2020). In consultation with our Metropolitan of Triki and Stagi, Mr. Chrysostomos, we did the necessary test for covid-19, the results of which we received today, Thursday 08/27/2020, and from which it seems that His Eminence Mr. Chrysostomos came out negative “, he said in a statement to trikalavoice.gr.

He added that it is self-controlled and asked citizens to follow the experts’ instructions meticulously.

“I must inform you that as of Monday 08/24/2020 I am in self-control, I have not shown any symptoms, and therefore my health is unbreakable. From this position I urge you to strictly follow the instructions of the scientists and the Medical Community for precautionary measures against COVID-19 (masks, distances, frequent hand washing, avoiding crowds, etc.), Do not bother about the mask! We must lovingly protect the person behind the mask! We are with the Truth towards God and with responsibility towards our neighbor! “concluded.

“There is no danger of transmission of Holy Communion”

It should be noted that earlier this year, Fr. Alexios Kaninas had stated that the coronavirus does not stick to Holy Communion, adding that it is different if someone who is sick and does not know it, gets together with people and hits them.

“There is no danger of Holy Communion on this issue. There are no scientific explanations for these problems. There is no scientific explanation in the spiritual realm. If someone has a coronavirus, they may not know it, and meet with people and catch them It is a different matter. However, the Holy Communion, the Chalice will not stick. For us, for those who believe that this is a cup and a taste of Immortality, “he had stated speaking on the Club 97.6 radio station, according to what was broadcast at the time trikalaidees.gr.



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