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Limburg / Fulda / Mainz (dpa / lhe) - Carol singers in Hesse collect donations and bring blessings even under Corona conditions - but not at the front doors as usual "Recommended not to visit the front door," announced the Diocese of Limburg on Tuesday.
"So that the faithful in the diocese do not have to forego the blessing, it is thrown into the mailboxes in the form of blessing packages in most parishes or can be picked up in the churches."
In addition, there are many ways to get a digital carver greeting.
The diocese said the donations could be made in most churches or parish offices.
Some parishes have also set up an online fundraiser.
In the dioceses of Mainz and Fulda there are also no home visits by carol singers.
"Those responsible as well as the children and young people are making a lot of effort these days to - in a creative way within the scope of the possibilities - to reach people with the message of the wise men from the Orient," said Fulda Bishop Michael Gerber according to the announcement.
The ideas for "contactless caroling" include blessing letters and packages that are sent or distributed, as well as digital carol singing visits.
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The carol-singing campaign, which this year was extended to February 2nd, aims to collect donations for disadvantaged children.
"Right now we have a responsibility for the families in those countries that have to face the effects of the pandemic under significantly less favorable conditions," said Bishop Gerber.