The new measures that will be implemented in the early hours of Sunday affect the way the temples operate and the performance of religious ceremonies.
Are sacred temples / places of worship allowed to operate?
The Divine Liturgy in the holy temples / religious places of worship is performed without the presence of believers. It is clarified that the faithful can come to the religious places of worship for individual prayer, provided that the observance of the health protocols (distances, masks, maximum number of people) will be ensured.
It is clarified that the presence of believers in the courtyard is prohibited of temples / places of worship.
Are religious ceremonies such as weddings, baptisms and funerals allowed?
Religious ceremonies (weddings, baptisms and funerals) are held with a maximum of 10 people, including androgynous. It is understood that the 10 people do not include priests and other church staff.
In cases of funeral, the maximum number of 10 people concerns both the religious ceremony and the burial.