Romanian Orthodox Church: millions of believers forced to celebrate Easter at home due to coronavirus pandemic

It’s one of the visual symbols of Romania: worshipers thronging to Orthodox churches for the Easter service that starts just before midnight and lasts until dawn. Only this year, the coronavirus pandemic has put the ancient tradition on hold. Orthodox believers celebrate Easter on April 19 this year and Palm Sunday on April 12, the … Continuă lectura Romanian Orthodox Church: millions of believers forced to celebrate Easter at home due to coronavirus pandemic