Fines will be imposed on worshippers who are «caught» entering churches without rapid test, said the government spokesperson, Yannis Oikonomou, in response to a question about the announcement issued by the Holy Synod on Monday, in which the Church’s official publication emphasized that it supports the measures announced by the government but is not in a position to verify the test results of the faithful.
Mr. Oikonomou noted that the government will conduct random inspections of churches in cooperation with the relevant authorities and called on the church to help ensure compliance with the measures. «The priest does not own the church», he added.
Fines for worshippers who do not have a rapid test
«Our fellow citizens who plan to attend church are required to carry a rapid test with them to protect themselves and those around them. The government has made this a requirement and will enforce it through random checks to the extent possible, and the Church must also help to the best of its ability,» the government spokesperson noted while speaking to SKAI.
He then added that «wherever measures have been imposed, state authorities are conducting their inspections.”. »If a worshipper does not have a rapid test, they will be fined. The priest is not the owner of the church.".
Let's not look for points of conflict
«We must be careful for a number of reasons not to look for points of division and conflict; the issue is how we will convince people, and the clergy must help through persuasion,» said Mr. Oikonomou.
