Greek Orthodox priests hold aloft the bier depicting Christ's preparation for burial during the Good Friday procession of the Epitaphios in Athens Cathedral . Churches were closed last Easter but will be allowed to remain open for this year's services, with seating restrictions and mandatory use of COVID-19 test kits for priests and church staff. The main Easter service next Saturday will be held three hours earlier, at 9:00 due to curfew measures, while worshippers are being advised by the government to remain outdoors.

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