Church of Elijah the Prophet in Cherkizovo, 22 Mar 2020
Photo: Alexander Avilov / AGN “Moscow”
the Chairman of the Synodal Department for Church and society and the media of the Moscow Patriarchate, Vladimir Legoyda in his interview to RIA “Novosti” said that visiting cemeteries on Easter is not Church tradition, so the refusal to visit the graves of relatives on this day there will be neither sin nor betrayal of their memory.
Legoyda noted that this will depend on the epidemiological situation in the regions and what will be restricted.
“this year, Easter takes place in very particular conditions with which all of us are a big challenge, but even they can’t overshadow the joy of this holiday”, – he said.
the Representative of the Russian Orthodox Church noted that where it will, the Church service and the sanctification of Easter cakes will be held. Where this is impossible, he advises to consecrate the cakes home Church water.
Earlier, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill addressed the faithful with a call not to visit the temples to protect them from the disease yourself and loved ones.
