MINSK, 19 Jul – RIA Novosti. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that despite the pandemic of the novel coronavirus should not close people to the Church.
Lukashenko on Easter, lit a candle at the Holy Annunciation Church Latinskom in Smolevichi district (Minsk region). In the temple, he came with his youngest son Nikolai.
Earlier, Lukashenko said that in the Republic because of the pandemic of the novel coronavirus will not be close to the faithful the way to the temple for the Easter holidays, and he will not miss going to Church because it is tradition. At Easter, unlike Christmas holidays Lukashenko usually attends a small Church, usually outside the capital.
He stressed that does not welcome those who have closed the people the road to the temple”. “I do not welcome such a policy. You know my position: we are experiencing these viruses every year”, – said Lukashenko.
the President gave words of support to the Russians and the Ukrainians, who are also struggling with the pandemic. “They, like us, are going through a difficult time. Maybe they have today, even harder than us. I want all of Belarusians to wish them good health. I want the Lord heard, and helped them to overcome this addiction often created ourselves. Let our brothers live in peace and harmony,” – said Lukashenko.
the Head of state also wished a speedy recovery to the poles, Lithuanians and Latvians, residents of other European countries, Americans and citizens of the PRC.
the temple Lukashenko presented a copy of the miraculous Byzantine icons “Protectress”. In response the President gave to the Church icon “the Resurrection of Christ. The angel at the Sepulchre.”
the Number of deaths in connection with infection of the novel coronavirus in Belarus, according to Ministry of health of the country on Saturday rose for the day at 3, up to 45 people. The total number of registered cases of infection with the new coronavirus on Saturday the Department was not called. According to the Ministry on Friday, the number of infected with the coronavirus in the country has reached 4779.
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