Greece’s Orthodox Church rejects government order to close places of worship

The cupola and bells of an Orthodox church on the Greek island of Santorini (PA)

Greece’s powerful Orthodox Church is rebelling against a government order to briefly close places of worship under a week-long drive to tighten virus restrictions before the planned reopening of schools.

The conservative Church’s ruling body issued a statement directing priests to admit worshippers during indoor services for Wednesday’s feast of the Epiphany.