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“Realizing that participation in community religious services is an essential need of the believer, the bishops hope to make a decision in the near future on a gradual return to the regular celebration of Mass and are preparing concrete steps for this return.” said the Lithuanian. The Episcopal Conference said on Friday.
In a meeting with health specialists, the Episcopal Conference of Lithuania discussed the situation of the pandemic and the procedure for organizing services in other countries.
“During the meeting, it was stated that the situation achieved in Lithuania due to concentrated efforts, although quite fragile, is notably better than a month and a half ago. This gives hope for more positive changes in the near future, “the report said.
For her part, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė asked the Episcopal Conference not to resume public services for several more weeks.
“My advice and one more request, perhaps because ecclesiastical authorities are dealing with the matter under treaties, is to refrain from larger demonstrations for a few more weeks until a more general release from quarantine takes place in the society, “said the head of government. he told News Radio on Thursday.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, worship services with believers in churches have been suspended since December 16.
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