Metropolitan Pavel appealed to believers to withdraw from attending temples

Metropolitan Pavel, the Patriarchal Exarch of all Belarus appealed to believers to withdraw from attending temples. The largest denomination of our country is going to celebrate the Easter this weekend. Next, there will be the Commemoration of the dead. The churches will not be closed during the holidays. The Easter treats will be consecrated. The believers are recommended to keep distance, avoid contacting icons, use masks, and sanitizers. In case of being ill, they should better stay home. The divine services will be transmitted via TV and the Internet.