Quiapo Church Open Again After Completing Lockdown Period
QUIAPO CHURCH OPEN AGAIN – On Friday, the Quiapo church or the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene opened its doors after its 14-day lockdown.
The church was initially closed after a visiting priest tested positive for the new coronavirus. Furthermore, the said priest stayed in the church in a span of four months.
Because of this, entry to the church was denied since June 19. However, the church did stream their masses live on social media. Thankfully, Badong also said that the church was already back in the diocese and declared coronavirus-free.
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Meanwhile, the church had already allowed parishioners back in the church. According to an article from ABS-CBN, at around 5:00 AM, there were already 10 people seen inside the church. Additionally, others were spotted at Plaza Miranda.
Upon opening, the church said it would impose physical distancing even outside the church walls. Along with this, they have placed markers that show where devotees could stand.
As per the article, Monsignor Hernando, Colonel of Quiapo church, they decided to open church doors after 81 priests and church workers tested negative for COVID-19 in the rapid test.
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