suspended the 'sign of peace' where the congregation shake hands during mass. While some
Anglican churches have suspended handshakes during communion.
The Archbishop of Lagos Adewale Martins released a statement yesterday saying that while
the handshakes have been suspended, Catholic priests should continue the traditional hand to
mouth method of given Holy Communion for now, but asked the priest to make sure their
hands don't touch the tongues of the recipient. He also said Holy Water bowls usually placed at
the entrance of churches should be discontinued to contain the spread of the virus.
In the same vain, the Primate of the Church Of Nigeria Anglican Communion the Most
Reverend Nicholas Okoh today suspended shaking of hands during the exchange of the peace.
He also suspended the age long mouth method of administering communion. He said this is aimed
at preventing the spread of the disease through physical contact.
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