Coronavirus and the Church

Interview with Hierotheos, Metropolitan of Nafpaktos and St. Vlasios to the “Church Intervention” for the coronavirus epidemic (covid-19) (14-3-2020) 1. Question: What is the coronavirus (covid-19)?  Answer: It is a virus which, like many other viruses, consists of RNA, and uses the structure of cells to function. It is known that the genetic information from the DNA, which […]

Communique regarding the COVID-19 (Corona) virus (31 March 2020)

Communique regarding the COVID-19 (Corona) virus (31 March 2020) With the Communiqué of 18 March, the Ecumenical Patriarchate announced the decision to suspend all ecclesiastical rites and events within its territory, until the end of the month, as well as its intention to return to the issue, should it be deemed necessary by current developments. […]