This post was originally published on this site
July 16,, 2020
Protocol No. 28/2020
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Dear Reverend Clergy and Faithful Laity of our God-Protected Diocese,
I am writing today to update you on several items as we continue to be challenged with the effects of the Coronavirus on our Church and its activities. Many of our people have become ill due to the virus and several (too many of course) have succumbed to it and have fallen asleep in the Lord. May their memories be eternal! The Diocese has continued to distribute an updated list of the sick, the dead, and those who provide care such as healthcare professionals and support staff, along with first responders and so many others. Let us continue to pray for all of our brothers and sisters.
We have tried diligently to follow the advice and pronouncements of local, state and federal government officials in thirteen states and a province in Canada. It has een very challenging and difficult as we have negotiated our way through the situation, some would say “the mess”. We reluctantly closed the doors of the Church to the public for several weeks, including Holy Week. Eventually we opened up again with just a few parishioners attending services at first and gradually increasing the numbers as allowed.
