Posted on 05/06/2020 6:39:12 PM PDT by marshmallow
Germany allowed church services to resume in a limited capacity on Sunday following a six-week hiatus during a countrywide coronavirus lockdown – but worshippers won’t be able to sing just yet.
A set of strict rules prohibits worshippers from singing in the church over fears the COVID-19 virus could spread more easily that way, German broadcaster Deutsche Welles reported. The congregation must wear masks and must follow social distancing rules, which have prohibited the traditional handshaking that is part of Catholic ceremonies.
Cologne Cathedral, the largest church in Germany and the largest Gothic church in northern Europe, held its first ceremony Sunday for those who work at the church.
The ceremony was limited to just 122 people, a restriction that will remain when public services begin Wednesday. Those who wish to attend will have to register via a website, according to German media site Koeln. The cathedral typically receives 20,000 visitors each day.
Germany last week eased some hygienic and social distancing restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, agreeing to reopen playgrounds, churches and cultural institutions such as museums and zoos. Authorities postponed a decision on when to relax rules for restaurants, hotels and kindergartens.
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I head this all got started by a singing aardvark.
No loud praying then either, I imagine.
Sad when even the Krauts have greater free exercise of religion than most of the U.S.
Doucheland uber alles.
Same thought also. I believe it is California that said no church until a vaccine or cure.
“Traditional handshaking.”
lunacy reigns.
Why no singing?
“I’ll Never Heil Again”
Our Catholic Church is planning our first Mass on May 10th. The directions on how we are to conduct ourselves is very detailed. Just as you might expect in Germany.
Bottom line, social distancing, no singing, no touching, cannot give out Missels and on and on.
As one of the leaders of our church I suggested we dispense with in-church Mass, just install a drive by window for communion and on the way you go.
Thankfully, the “Berger's” are acting like many in American and saying enough is enough. The politicians are gutless and will never admit they screwed up and paniced. No they are waiting for the masses to just return to normal life so they can shrug their shoulders and hope everyone forgets what crap has been force on them. If I seem mad it is because I am. Sorry
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