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Düsseldorf (dpa / lnw) - Aachen's Bishop Helmut This defended Christmas services despite the corona pandemic.
Especially in times of lockdown, they are “a source of orientation, consolation and spiritual well-being” for many Christians, the bishop said on WDR 5's radio program on Wednesday shopping in the supermarket. "
Nevertheless, he advises anyone who is at risk or is unsure not to attend church services in person.
There will be many alternative radio and television offers over Christmas, as well as live broadcasts on the Internet.
Otherwise, the decision on attendance services lies with the local parishes and is also based on the personnel capacities they have to monitor the protective measures.
In general, the concepts of the churches are "very safe".
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Politics, science and churches have expressed themselves very controversially as to whether worship services in pandemic times are acceptable or dangerous.
A uniform line was "very difficult" to find, said this.