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Celebrating Orthodox Christmas in a COVID-safe way

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Macedonian Orthodox Church St. Petka, Rockdale, marks Orthodox Christmas with morning mass, observing strict COVID-19 protocols. Source: SBS

Orthodox Christians have marked Christmas in Australia in a COVID-safe manner. Reverend Vlado Nedeski at the Macedonian Orthodox Church od St. Petka, Rockdale balanced delivering a traditional service with safety measures. Parishioners were required to mask up and sign in to church, while feasts were put on hold.

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Orthodox Christians have marked Christmas in Australia in a COVID-safe manner. Reverend Vlado Nedeski at the Macedonian Orthodox Church od St. Petka, Rockdale balanced delivering a traditional service with safety measures. Parishioners were required to mask up and sign in to church, while feasts were put on hold.

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