In a circular issued by the Holy Synod, it addresses a new appeal to the faithful and the clergy “to observe exactly the protection measures”.
The Holy Synod sends a message to those believers who have not yet been vaccinated to come to the holy temples after they have undergone a diagnostic test (rapid or pcr), while urging the citizens again to be vaccinated.
The circular also mentions the obligation of priests, cantors, nuns, etc. to undergo two tests per week (rapid or pcr) and emphasizes that the control will be done by the Ecclesiastical Councils.
It should be noted that the interview of the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in yesterday’s MEGA news bulletin, in which he defended the measure of exclusion of the Church from… rapid tests, may have played a role in the decision of the Holy Synod. As the Prime Minister said, the temples “are open places of worship” so they were rightly excluded from conducting diagnostic tests on those who visit them.
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
Greece Becoming a ‘Refuge’ for German Pensioners
The government's policies to attract foreign property buyers to boot the economy is working, reports German newspaper Handelsblatt
Iran Activates Air Defense System- Reports of Attack by Israel
An Iranian official said explosions reported by Iran's media were the result of the activation of the country's air defense system, yet media reports attribute them to a drone attack by Israel
Poll: Greeks, EU Citizens Eager to Vote in European Elections
EU citizens are eager to vote in the upcoming elections for the European Parliament in June, with eight in 10 saying the current geopolitical situation makes voting imperative
Mitsotakis-Erdogan Meeting in Ankara Fixed for May 13
The Greek PM himself made the announcement from Brussels on Thursday, while he also responded to a question on Athens' intent to create a marine park in the central Aegean, an environmental initiative
Greece Aims to Boost Energy Capacity, Economy with Offshore Wind Farms
Greece’s Energy Ministry is pushing legislation to accelerate the construction of the first floating wind farms in Greek seas
Reuters: Greek Economy Surges After Decade of Pain
Nevertheless, the article also highlights some of the challenges facing the country, with a falling birthrate and labor shortages posing a threat to the long-term outlook
IMF: Greek Growth in 2024 at 2%; Debt to Ease to 158.8% of GDP This Year
Projected consumer prices are forecast to rise by 2.7%
Major Increase in Russian Natgas Imports by Greece in 1Q 2024
Russian state natgas exporter Gazprom dominated imports to the country, mostly through the overland pipeline entering via a northern frontier pipeline
Lamda Development Announces First Profitable Year for The Ellinikon Project
The ATHEX-listed developer reported 206 million euros in EBITDA for FY23, a 69%-percent increase from 2022 results
Europa Nostra Adds Sifnos, Serifos, Folegandros to Most Endangered List
Europa Nostra says three Greek islands are at risk due to surge in tourism development and rampant construction
