As the fear of the spread of Ebola sweeps across Nigeria, Catholic
churches in Lagos have suspended the 'sign of peace' where the
congregation shake hands during mass. While some Anglican churches have
suspended handshakes during communion.
The
Archbishop of Lagos Adewale Martins released a statement yesterday
saying that while the handshakes have been suspended, Catholic priests
should continue the traditional hand to mouth method
of given Holy Communion for now, but asked the priest to make sure
their hands don't touch the tongues of the
recipient. He also said Holy Water bowls usually placed at the entrance
of
churches should be discontinued to contain the spread of the virus.
In the same vain, the Primate of the Church Of Nigeria Anglican Communion the Most Reverend
Nicholas Okoh today suspended shaking of hands during the exchange of the peace. He also suspended the age long
mouth method of administering communion. He said this is aimed at preventing the
spread of the disease through physical contact.Readers what do you think is this right?????????
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