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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has advised Christians, especially the elderly and vulnerable ones to think carefully before going to church on Christmas Day.
Welby, who gave the advice on Sunday while speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, said Christmas was not cancelled, but that only the celebrations were cancelled.
“This is not something that Archbishops expect to say at Christmas, but it’s said with love. Whatever your Christmas plans, look after yourselves and each other. The God who was born among us in a manger will be with you, wherever you are,” Welby stated.
The Archbishop gave the warning after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new lockdown restrictions for Christmas, which may have to remain in place for months to combat a new strain of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
According to Welby, it was important to look to the future when the pandemic is over than risk lives.
“Don’t feel under compulsion. Do what is sensible. My mother, who is in her 90s, will not be going to church, I’m sure, because it’s too dangerous.
“There are clergy, who have underlying health conditions, who will not be going to church.
“Get out for fresh air, if possible, watch television. Give people a call. If you are on your own, spend time on the telephone.
“Look forward to Easter, when Jesus rose from the dead. This is a moment God is saying ‘I am with you in the mess, and I have overcome the darkness.’ There is hope.
“Dream. What you are going to do, what we are going to do, when this time is over,” Welby said.