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Holy Land: Pastoral Guidelines for Holy Week following restrictions due to COVID-19
The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world and in the territories of our diocese has resulted in serious and drastic limitations in our ability to participate in divine worship. Pastoral activities and especially the celebration of the sacraments have been largely suspended for several weeks, including participation in the Eucharistic celebration.
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The Secretarial Committee of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church issued a new statement concerning COVID-19
The Secretarial Committee of the Holy Synod met earlier today, Thursday, April 2, 2020, being led by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, to discuss the latest developments concerning the spread of the Coronavirus disease.
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A votive Mass “in time of pandemic” and a new prayer for Good Friday
The Congregation for Divine Worship adds an intention to the Solemn Intercessions during the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and proposes a votive Mass taking into consideration the crisis in which the world is living.
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A Joint Statement - Urgent Action Needed to Prevent COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus presents the entire world with a series of humanitarian, financial, social and political challenges, which do not spare faith-based actors and institutions.
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A Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Canada
Canadians are experiencing the devastating impact of COVID-19 in what has become a rapidly evolving crisis. Understandably, this crisis has brought about feelings of anxiety, apprehension and fear. Critical elements of our daily lives are being thrown into uncertainty: health, employment, financial security, recreational activities, as well as our ability to gather as worshiping communities. In view of these difficulties, we as religious leaders wish to bring forward a message of hope, gratitude and solidarity to all people who call Canada home.
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Ecumenical Organizations in the United States join in unprecedented call
To the leadership and members of Christian Churches in the United States of America: Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus the Christ! We come to you in a spirit of unity during this difficult period of time with an invitation to join together in witnessing to the resurrection of Jesus for all in the United States to see.