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New govt decision in Greece extends closure of places of worship until April 11

29 Μαρτίου 2020

New govt decision in Greece extends closure of places of worship until April 11

A new joint ministerial decision announced by the Greek government extend a temporary suspension on the holding of religious services, regardless of the denomination or confession, to April 11, which is the Saturday of Lazarus in the predominately Orthodox Christian nation.

As with the ongoing restrictions, only the broadcast of Divine Liturgies and other services is allowed, with a very limited number of technicians allowed.

Holy and Great Easter is on Sunday April 19 this year.

Πηγή: www.orthodoxianewsagency.gr