The rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases within the past few weeks have caused the Victorian government to re-impose the stage 3 lockdown measures all across the Melbourne metropolitan area and Mitchell Shire.

As Neos Kosmos was made aware, all churches within those areas will be forced to shut down once again, with Archbishop Makarios expected to make an announcement late on Wednesday night.

It is expected that all churches will remain closed for their followers, but all liturgies will go on as usual by the priests and the chanters. In regards, to all services such as funerals, they will be held with the presence of very few close family members.

Archbishop Makarios, in his statement, expressed his sorrow for all the recent developments within the state of Victoria.