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Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Thursday. This year the royals celebrated the holiday in New York due to the ongoing pandemic.
In connection with Orthodox Christmas, Crown Prince Alexander issued a statement. He said:
“On the occasion of Christ’s birth, to all citizens of Serbia, Republika Srpska and all people around the world who celebrate this Holy day on January 7, I extend warmest congratulations. I wish you to spend Christmas in peace and love, surrounded by your loved ones. Most of all, my family and I wish you good health. Let your home and your family be a source of peace, warmth, and love. Peace of God, Christ is born!”.
Coronavirus pastoral care: Between Christmas spirit and end-of-life care
Clergy can bring comfort to the sick and dying, even in hospital COVID wards. One of them is Catholic priest Franz Eisenmann, from a small village in Bavaria.
Franz Eisenmann puts on a gown and ties it at his waist, then a protective plastic cover at the front, which a helper ties up behind his back. A hood, Perspex glasses, a FFP2 virus-filtering mask over his nose and mouth. And gloves. Two pairs of gloves, one over the other, the 55-year-old says.
He calmly describes the preparation it takes before he is allowed to step through the airlock and enter the COVID-19 ward of the hospital in Mühldorf am Inn.