Holy synod says services will be held at places of worship on Wednesday despite closure rules in Greece
The Greek Orthodox church has announced it will defy government lockdown orders aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus and open places of worship to mark Epiphany this Wednesday.
After an emergency session of the holy synod, its governing body, senior clerics said they would press ahead as planned and celebrate the baptism of Christ on 6 January.
Continue reading…Holy synod says services will be held at places of worship on Wednesday despite closure rules in GreeceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Greek Orthodox church has announced it will defy government lockdown orders aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus and open places of worship to mark Epiphany this Wednesday.After an emergency session of the holy synod, its governing body, senior clerics said they would press ahead as planned and celebrate the baptism of Christ on 6 January. Continue reading…