Preaching Goes Viral

On the Eve of Easter 2020: Coronavirus and US Orthodox Christian Parishes

Technological and organizational changes

How - if at all - have parishes and clergy adjusted to these changed realities? Fig. 2 shows that only 14% of the parishes were “prepared” to face these new circumstances, because they had already experience of recording and posting online or even live-streaming their services prior to the outbreak of pandemic. However, nearly half the parishes (47%) have managed to quickly address the challenge and establish worship services which can be viewed online. Still, in two out of five parishes, the liturgical life has become inaccessible to parishioners. Indeed, 31% of the parishes now conduct services behind closed doors without parishioners being present and without going online, while 8% have simply ceased all services.

2022-12-16

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Alexei Krindatch