Celebrating Orthodox Christmas in a COVID-safe way

Macedonian community mark Orthodox Christmas with mass, observing strict health protocols.

Macedonian community mark Orthodox Christmas with mass, observing strict health protocols. Source: SBS

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Orthodox Christians have marked Christmas in Australia in a COVID-safe manner. Priests balanced delivering a traditional service with safety measures, including parishioners wearing a mask up and signing in to the venue.

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