recent rise in COVID-19 variant cases.The ease in COVID-19 restrictions came into effect Friday on the heels of both Easter and Passover celebrations — holidays where many attend church or synagogue for religious ceremonies.Crowds attended mass at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral on Sunday morning, sitting in designated pews marked off to ensure physical distancing.“Physical health is very important.
We understand the measures but at the same time psychological health is important, we cannot deny that,” said Archbishop of Montreal, Christian Lépine.Lépine told Global News he understands it’s crucial that people do not lower their guard while attending mass, adding that churches ask that those who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms not.