Thiruvananthapuram: Cardinal Mar Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, Major Archbishop of Syro-Malankara, said that the shrine should be made accessible to all believers. It is not right to impose a ban on churches for those over 60. The Cardinal also told the private channel that special arrangements could be made for the elderly to participate in the Holy Mass. Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar Baselios Cleemis Catholic Bawa said that the worship of God is irreplaceable for the believer and they should be given a place.
It is not right to ban sixty-five persons in temples. Believers are in strict compliance with the restrictions imposed by COVID 19. The Holy Mass was given in the hand rather than in the tongue. Even the essential services of believers in temples were avoided. The Chief Minister informed the stand of the House. The Catholic shrines have been set up for every precaution against disease.
