The Victorian Govt. has relaxed the social isolation rules from 1/6/2020 permitting up to 20 people to attend an indoor Church service (not including officiants).

• Social distancing rules need to be observed (click here)
  • maintaining a distance 1.5m; coughing and sneezing into elbow or arm sleeve; refraining form handshaking and hugs
  • kissing of the Icons is to be Strongly Discouraged
    • saliva residue is a high risk carrier of the virus
  • Fr Igor will administer communion using a 3-cup immersion of the communion spoon between communicants
    • the communion spoon will be immersed into a cup containing
      1. boiling water,
      2. alcohol spirits, and
      3. boiling water prior to being introduced into the communion cup again.
• Hand sanitiser will be available at the door for your use
• Please DO NOT ATTEND if you have symptoms of a respiratory illness (cough, cold, sore throat, OR fever) nor have tested positive for Corona virus
  • if you are concerned or uncertain, please either :
    • contact me by email (ballaratorthodoxgroup@gmail.com); or
    • contact your GP; or
    • contact the Coronavirus dedicated hotline 1800 675 398 – open 24 hours, 7 days.