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‘Shocked’ by overcrowding on Epiphany, says health expert
Manolis Dermitzakis, professor of genetics at the University of Geneva, said on Thursday he was "shocked" by the crowding he saw in the streets and the images of some faithful receiving Communion from the same spoon on Wednesday, when the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Epiphany.
Minister urges Patras locals to celebrate patron saint at home on Monday
Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrisohoidis called on the people of Patras to celebrate the city's patron saint at home on Monday and avoid social gatherings that could spread the coronavirus.