The Christmas would be celebrated in 2-3 days with a small gathering of devotees unlike every year in the past which witnessed massive gathering on the same night and every protocol of Covid-19 would be followed said Archbishop of Bhopal Leo Cornelio, with regards to Christmas celebrations in the State capital.
He said that to manage to huge number of church in tandem brings big responsibility and as it is one of the main religious events of Christian community everyone wants to celebrate but night celebrations would be avoided due to pandemic corona and in the celebration around 100-150 people would participate at a time and due to which more than 2-3 such celebrations during day would be organised.
Replying on Special Prayer for safety and protection of people from Covid-19 Leo Cornelio said that every day after the outbreak of Covid-19 prayers have been organised to pray for protection and safety from infection and in the octave it would be continued.
The Christmas celebrations end on the eve of New Year but this year as infection has harmed human lives and hurt economy celebrations would not be with fervour and jubilance, fabric of celebration would be subtle.
Leo Cornelio appealed to remain with harmony and peace and wished for the well-being of the people of state across all communities.
He said that tussle and clash within society should be avoided and people should live to achieve prosperity and harmony. People should save from those who mislead and create hatred among masses.