LOOK: Not a person in sight at the Malate Catholic Church in Manila this Maundy Thursday. Churches opted to hold online masses and 'virtual Visita Iglesia' this HolyWeek while Luzon is under enhanced community quarantine 📸 Anton Amosco/CNN Philippines
Now that the quarantine is extended and implemented in more areas around the country, Filipino Catholics will be staying at home while observing Holy Week rites. Photo by JL JAVIERPhysical space is an important facet of faith. From churches, mosques, to altars, a reserved place of worship brings us closer to God. The vast expanse of a cathedral or the intimacy of a chapel offers us a chance to celebrate rituals in a hallowed space of quiet and transcendence.
Now that the quarantine is extended and implemented in more areas around the country, Filipino Catholics will be staying at home to observe the Holy Week. Internet service providers such as PLDT have also offered free speed boost to its Fibr subscribers in anticipation of the increased Internet usage during this time.
Here is a schedule of masses in various Philippine churches that you can watch online. Check the respective Facebook pages in case of schedule change.Saturday: 7:30 a.m.
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