Churches and religious orders shared their Easter Sunday liturgy with thousands across the country through the power of technology amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of Australian worshippers traded their Sunday best for comfier clothes as Easter masses were streamed online and live on television due to COVID-19.
He conceded streaming mass on Facebook was a little unusual, but said he remained confident the coronavirus hasn’t broken community spirit.Archdiocese of Sydney auxiliary bishop Richard Umbers livestreaming his Easter Sunday serviceArchdiocese of Sydney auxiliary bishop Richard Umbers livestreaming his Easter Sunday service"We realise how much we need each other and a real expectation that when this is over we can get back together and have a real celebration.
“They need our prayers and our support. They are the frontline workers, not only here in Australia, but around the world,” he said.During a catholic mass held at St Mary's Cathedral, the Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher said technology had given people the opportunity to come together and celebrate"the greatest event in history."
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