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Greek Orthodox churches close during Holy Week amid coronavirus outbreak

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Greek Orthodox churches close during Holy Week amid coronavirus outbreak

Greek Orthodox churches close during Holy Week amid coronavirus outbreak

The Orthodox Church of Greece has closed during their Holy Week as the coronavirus outbreak continues to shutter events worldwide.

Footage is seen here in Thessaloniki on Monday (April 13).


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