The Anglican Church Annual Diocesan Council: A Jaffna Perspective
Disruptions of the Mass by COVID
For some time now the obligatory Sunday Mass had been suspended because of COVID-19. Christians have been under some restrictions. First services were totally disallowed. Then, while those in Colombo were allowed services with 25 communicants, in Jaffna the PHIs restricted it to 5. Then two Sundays ago, at St. James’ Nallur, the Vicar, The Rev. Fr. Stephen Jebachelvan, said “Come what may, we will start with 5 communicants.” Hearing about it, last Sunday (6
th) he had to hold two services. Next Sunday (13
th) it is expected to be more to cater to the demand ignored by the Church.