Coptic prayers suspended in Egypt as virus cases rise
CAIRO: Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church has suspended Mass prayers in seven dioceses following a rise in daily coronavirus cases. Prayers were suspended at the dioceses of the Virgin Mary in Fayoum, Archangel Michael in Aswan, Asna and Armant in Luxor, Akhmim in Sohag, Tahta and Juhaina in Sohag, Nag Hammadi in Qena, and Sohag. “The suspension follows a significant increase in coronavirus cases recently,” said Besada El-Anba, bishop of Akhmim. He said that priests will continue daily Mass with a number of deacons without people attending for an indefinite period. “The diocese of Aswan s...
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