Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

Firstly, thank you to all of our community who have followed the safety measures we have put in place for COVID-19. It has been a hard 2020-2021 period for clergy, staff, volunteers and of course you the congregation. We appreciate all your support with the measures that we put in place.

From 27 January 2022, the Government has eased restrictions. For the safety and reassurance of our community we still encourage you to follow the guidance below:

1. Please do not come to the church if you are unwell.
2. Wear a face covering in the church. Please remember to bring your own face covering.
3. Please respect others and maintain social distancing for those outside of your circle.
4. Please use hand sanitiser before entering the church, which has been made available at the entrance.
5. Please respect any measures that we have in place and any advice given by our priest and church staff/wardens.
6. You may be asked to queue line by line from your seat to venerate the icons or receive Holy Comminion. Please wait for the church wardens to be called up for this when the clergy make the announcement.
7. When bringing Kollyva (boiled wheat) for memorial services please continue to pack individual portions. With other food items for blessings, such as bread, please bring them wrapped.
8. In these times, we respectfully ask you to patient and be kind.
9. Our Clergy and Church Council thank you in advance for your co-operation and consideration and we look forward to welcoming you to our church.

Take care and stay well.

With best wishes,

Rev. Protopresbyter Vasileios Papathanasiou

Priest-in-charge The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Cross and St. Michael

Nick Karous

Acting President