Unlock 1.0 | Religious institutions in Kerala to remain shut: Report

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Syro-Malakara Church Thomas Mar Koorilose said that they will be opening its churches while adhering to the guidelines prescribed by the government.

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June 07, 2020 / 19:19 IST

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Even as the Kerala government has given its nod for religious places to reopen from June 9, many places of worship have decided to remain closed at least till the end of June, according to a report by Onmanorama.

According to the report, the ArchBishop of the diocese Antony Kariyil said on June 7 that churches under the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese of the Syro Malabar Catholic Church would remain shut. They will, however, be opened for personal prayers, weddings and baptisms, according to the report.

Moneycontrol could not independently verify the report.

However, that, too, comes with riders. For instance, the weddings should not be attended by more than 50 people while baptisms may be attended by not more than 20 people.

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Syro-Malankara Church Thomas Mar Koorilose said on June 7 that they would be opening its churches while adhering to the guidelines prescribed by the government. He informed that each parish will be holding additional masses, and priests above 65 years of age will not be permitted.

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