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Easter worship services of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church to take place in front of churches

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All Eastern Orthodox Easter worship services will be taking place in front of the churches, Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev announced after a meeting with the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

The major worship services will be broadcast on television and streamed online so that no one may feel aggrieved for not attending. The police will monitor compliance with the requirements for social distancing and will prevent any gathering of people. The Holy Synod will give precise instructions regarding the changes in the respective rituals. 



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