Currently, mass gatherings are prohibited in the EU countries, and many churches of various faiths are forced to stop regular public worship. And for many, in moments of such trials, support is important. The BBC reports that churches are turning to technology to solve problems.
Now Catholics and Anglicans are celebrating Easter (in Russia it falls on April 19), and BBC Click correspondent Sophia Smith-Galer (Sophia Smith-Galer) how various churches in the UK are trying to solve the problem of quarantine.
For example, the parish Anglican Church of St. James on Sussex Gardens during the quarantine is broadcasting on Facebook. The Reverend Paul Thomas didn't stop there: he and his clergy are using the Web to connect with parishioner families and their children, supporting them during lockdown. Sunday school video lessons for children are regularly released, in which they not only read the Gospel, but also teach how to make various crafts on Christian themes.
Church of England digital director Adrian Harris notes that information on COVID-19 and various online services are available to those who wish, including hundreds of broadcasts and recordings of worship services.
Of course, the traditional broadcast of the Easter service will also be conducted by the Russian Orthodox Church - you can watch it or . The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia is also responding to the COVID-19 pandemic: for example, a .
Source: 3dnews.ru