“We are aware that there have been those in civil authority using this current crisis to unfairly burden churches and deny the faithful of the Holy Sacraments by placing a priority on entertainment and sporting events while virtually ignoring the essential need of every human being to worship,” Sayidna said. “Do not think that this has gone unnoticed or has escaped me. Rest assured that we intend to stand firm in our position to never let any civil authorities violate our right to freely exercise the Orthodox faith according to our traditional practices – including the reception of the Holy Eucharist.”