Change in curfew time from today
COVID-19
26 Apr 2021
/ 13:06
Curfew begins an hour later from today - Details of church services in Easter Week.
The gradual relaxation of lockdown measures begins today with curfew now beginning at 10 p.m.
From Monday 3 May, when catering establishments reopen, curfew will begin at 11 p.m.
Churches will be open in Easter Week but with special measures in place. Those wishing to attend church must use the movement code 5.
The following measures will be in place:
- For church services in Easter Week the same measures will apply regarding the number of people allowed in church - one person per 25sq.m., adherence to health measures (proper ventilation, distancing, antiseptic for hands, mandatory use of mask). Outside the church people must maintain a distance of 10m between each other, follow health protocols and wear a mask.
- During services in Easter Week and on Easter Day two masks must be worn both indoors and outdoors. There will be mandatory tests for priests, sextons, church singers and other personnel in the church.
- On Good Friday the following will apply: 1) the Epitaphio procession will be limited to the area immediately outside the church without members of the public taking part. 2) Paying respects to the Epitaphio will be outside the church. 3) Social distancing, mandatory use of masks and avoidance of crowding.
Church services will take place at the following times:
Palm Sunday until Wednesday 28th - 18:30
Thursday 29th - 17:30
Good Friday - 18:00
Easter Saturday - 21:00
Easter Day - 18:30
From Monday 3 May, when catering establishments reopen, curfew will begin at 11 p.m.
Churches will be open in Easter Week but with special measures in place. Those wishing to attend church must use the movement code 5.
The following measures will be in place:
- For church services in Easter Week the same measures will apply regarding the number of people allowed in church - one person per 25sq.m., adherence to health measures (proper ventilation, distancing, antiseptic for hands, mandatory use of mask). Outside the church people must maintain a distance of 10m between each other, follow health protocols and wear a mask.
- During services in Easter Week and on Easter Day two masks must be worn both indoors and outdoors. There will be mandatory tests for priests, sextons, church singers and other personnel in the church.
- On Good Friday the following will apply: 1) the Epitaphio procession will be limited to the area immediately outside the church without members of the public taking part. 2) Paying respects to the Epitaphio will be outside the church. 3) Social distancing, mandatory use of masks and avoidance of crowding.
Church services will take place at the following times:
Palm Sunday until Wednesday 28th - 18:30
Thursday 29th - 17:30
Good Friday - 18:00
Easter Saturday - 21:00
Easter Day - 18:30
