The Gleichschaltung of churches: how to resist?

[Godward]

Well, there you have it: although the pandemic itself is basically over, (Nazi) Germany will require a Corona Passport for attending church services per October:

“The most controversial rules apply to people who are not vaccinated. They will be expected to undergo tests as a condition for attending all manner of events, from indoor gatherings to restaurant visits to church services.”

And by forcing the unvaccinated to pay for their PCR tests, it will not only be uncomfortable (to have your nose drilled weekly), but also unaffordable (as these fake tests are quite expensive).

However, this means that very soon it will be very clear which “churches” will cooperate with the Gleichschaltung (co-ordination / equalization), and which will remain loyal to Christ.

And now Germany has taken this step, more countries (and “churches”) are expected to follow soon. I have no doubt that my own country will introduce such policies later this year.

How to resist? Are we to back to the catacombs?

Germany to abolish free Covid testing in bid to get more people vaccinated

New regulations part of government efforts to incentivise those without jabs amid a rapidly rising case rate

www.theguardian.com

 

[Mike Contro Rossi]

I'm sure you can tell by who is acting like what already over the past year and a half..

 

[DanielH]

An Orthodox priest in Belgium, who is also a full time truck driver and father, explained how he made it work during the 2020 lockdowns:

—How did your parish survive the “viral” year of 2020?

—During the first wave of infections, we couldn’t hold services at all for two months. This was at the same time when we were strictly prohibited even from leaving our homes. I took a risk and served the liturgy a few times behind closed doors for a small number of parishioners. I did administer the Holy Gifts to people in their homes, where we had a gathering of a few people, as well.

During the second wave of infections, there were some easings of certain restrictions. We were allowed to have gatherings in the church at first as a group of four, which was later increased to a maximum of fifteen people. Of course, I wasn’t happy about it. What do those fifteen people amount to? It’s me, the deacon, the sacristan, the reader, and three or four parishioners. So, does that mean I can only invite seven other people to attend the liturgy? That’s why I decided to do the following: I would serve the liturgy behind closed doors once a month, where I prepared the reserved Holy Gifts. Then, the next week, I would ask people to sign up as participants in the Holy Mysteries. Next, on Sundays, we let our parishioners enter the church in small groups according to an arranged schedule. They have the opportunity to confess. I serve something like a short Typicon service and commune them with the reserved Gifts. Afterward, I would say a short homily and let them go. It repeats with the next group. This way, I can give the Communion to 30 or 40 people on a Sunday. I think of it as being more beneficial than if I had only served for a small number of people.​

For Where Your Treasure Is, There Will Your Heart Be Also. Archpriest Alexander Yavorovsky

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[No-Designation Man]

How to resist? Are we to back to the catacombs?

Keep going until they shut you down. It is going to come to that, soon, so be prepared.