They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Easter 2020 will be remembered here in Tampa Bay as the hottest on record. But worldwide, adapting to life with the coronavirus meant change in order to maintain traditions.
Fort Lauderdale’s Sunshine Cathedral Holds Drive-In Easter Service
ShareVictor "Tito" Ramos carries the cross as he takes part in an Easter service procession through the parking lot of the Sunshine Cathedral on April 12, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Members of the congregation met in the parking lot and watched a Facebook Live streaming of the service taking part in the cathedral. Due to the social distancing rules being enforced to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) many Easter services around the country had to find a new way to celebrate Easter. Each car that arrived at the Sunshine Cathedral received a ZipLoc bag with a prayer card, palm leaf and pre-packaged communion.
Massachusetts Church Hosts Drive-Thru Easter Experience For Local Families
ShareBoston Phillips, 11, dressed as a chick, waves to children during a drive-through Easter photo session at StoryHeights Church on April 11, 2020 in Newton, Massachusetts. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced the church to move their Easter services online to comply with social distancing protocols. A stay-at-home order has been put in place by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker through May 4.
Catholic Church Holds Remote Easter Mass During Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareRev. Brian X. Needles delivers Easter Sunday Mass as Gabriel Baseman runs livestream on April 12, 2020 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in South Orange, New Jersey. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Christians around the globe will mark the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 12. This year, many have chosen to worship virtually. In a effort to include the parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows, Rev. Needles and the church staff attached pictures sent in by parishioners so that they may there for today's celebration. Pope Francis, as well as many Christian leaders, pivoted to live streaming services during the pandemic.
Britain Celebrates Easter Under Coronavirus Lockdown
ShareMonsignor Gerry Gallagher leads the Celebration of the Lords Passion Service at St John the Baptist church on April 10, 2020 in Port Glasgow, Scotland. Public Easter events have been cancelled across the country, with the government urging the public to respect lockdown measures by celebrating the holiday in their homes. Over 1.5 million people across the world have been infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, with over 7,000 fatalities recorded in the United Kingdom.
Catholic Church Holds Remote Easter Mass During Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareRev. Brian X. Needles delivers Easter Sunday Mass via livestream on April 12, 2020 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in South Orange, New Jersey. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Christians around the globe will mark the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 12. This year, many have chosen to worship virtually. In a effort to include the parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows, Rev. Needles and the church staff attached pictures sent in by parishioners so that they may be there for today's celebration. Pope Francis, as well as many Christian leaders, pivoted to live streaming services during the pandemic.
Celebrates Easter
ShareTwo year old Donovan Ingham takes part in a Easter egg hunt
Germany Celebrates Easter Despite Coronavirus Restrictions
ShareSocial distancing measures placed in a St. Matthias church on Easter Sunday on April 12, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. As churches can not hold services, some of them opened doors for visitors. Across Germany people and churches are seeking ways to celebrate Easter yet also adhere to the strict limitations on public life imposed by authorities to slow the spread of the virus. Churches are livestreaming religious services and children may still hunt Easter eggs, albeit in restricted venues and only with immediate family members.
Americans Celebrate Easter Sunday As Most Of The Nation Isolates During Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareFirst Presbyterian Elder Gaitley Stevenson Mathews speaks on the front lawn at the home of Alba Gamble during the Facebook Live Stream Glen Cove Community Easter Dawn Service on April 12, 2020 in Glen Cove, New York. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this gathering would have normally taken place at Morgan Park across the street from Alba Gamble's home. The park has been closed to the public since the COVID-19 outbreak and she offered her front yard to several Pastors, Faith and Song Leaders from several churches in the area to conduct a Facebook live stream service to the parishioners of these churches.
Catholic Church Holds Remote Easter Mass During Coronavirus Pandemic
SharePictures of parishioners are seen on the pews as Rev. Brian X. Needles delivers Easter Sunday Mass via livestream on April 12, 2020 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in South Orange, New Jersey. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Christians around the globe will mark the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 12. Parishioners sent in pictures that Rev. Needles and the staff attached to the pews to help them feel more connected. This year, many have chosen to worship virtually. Pope Francis, as well as many Christian leaders, pivoted to live streaming services during the pandemic.
Egg Farm Sells Easter Eggs During The Coronavirus Crisis
ShareThe egg farmer Udo Baumeister hands over a set of colored Easter eggs to a customer sitting in her car at the farm prior to Easter during the coronavirus crisis on April 8, 2020 in Breckerfeld, Germany. Many of the traditional Easter activities, including Easter egg hunts, religious processions and Easter Sunday mass, have been canceled as part of measures meant to stem the spread of the coronavirus in Germany. Germany has so far confirmed over 100,000 cases of Covid-19 infection and approximately 1,700 have died.
Germany Celebrates Easter Despite Coronavirus Restrictions
SharePeople sit in their cars while Pastor Christoph Knoll from the Erfurt Thomas community speaks during a sermon during an Easter Sunday religious service in a parking lot of the Messe Erfurt trade fair grounds during the coronavirus crisis on April 12, 2020 in Erfurt, Germany. The service would normally have been held in a church, but gatherings in churches have been banned as part of measures meant to slow the spread of the virus. Across Germany people and churches are seeking ways to celebrate Easter yet also adhere to the strict limitations on public life imposed by authorities. Churches are livestreaming religious services and children may still hunt Easter eggs, albeit in restricted venues and only with immediate family members.
Germany Celebrates Easter Despite Coronavirus Restrictions
ShareParticipants donate as they attend an Easter Sunday religious service in a parking lot of the Messe Erfurt trade fair grounds during the coronavirus crisis donate money to a collection box on April 12, 2020 in Erfurt, Germany. The service would normally have been held in a church, but gatherings in churches have been banned as part of measures meant to slow the spread of the virus. Across Germany people and churches are seeking ways to celebrate Easter yet also adhere to the strict limitations on public life imposed by authorities. Churches are livestreaming religious services and children may still hunt Easter eggs, albeit in restricted venues and only with immediate family members.
Dean Of Southwark Delivers Morning Prayer From Home During Coronavirus Lockdown
ShareThe Very Reverend Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark Cathedral delivers the Good Friday morning Prayer via a live video broadcast on April 10, 2020 in London, England. As the lockdown continues due to the Coronavirus epedemic, over the Easter weekend, most religious institutions remain closed to worshippers, instead delivering their messages via online broadcasts. There have been over 60,000 reported cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the United Kingdom and 7,000 deaths. The country is in its third week of lockdown measures aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.
Easter Mass In Palma De Mallorca
ShareThe Bishop of Mallorca Sebastia Taltavull offers the traditional Easter Sunday mass in the deserted cathedral during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on April 12, 2020 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The traditional Easter Sunday mass usually followed by Spanish royal family and thousands of visitors is offered this year under streaming to keep the citizens at home.
Scotland Feels The Impact Of Coronavirus
ShareAn overhead sign on the M8 advises people not to travel this Easter Weekend on April 9, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. There have been around 60,000 reported cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the United Kingdom and 7,000 deaths. The country is in its third week of lockdown measures aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.
Children Take Part In The Big New Zealand Easter Egg Hunt During Coronavirus Lockdown
ShareJaime Ross puts her completed easter egg in the window. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday announced the Easter Bunny was considered an essential worker during the current national lockdown, which has been in place since 26 March. Under the COVID-19 Alert Level Four restrictions, New Zealanders are not allowed to leave their homes unless for exercise in their local area, to get essential supplies, or if they are an essential worker. As playgrounds are closed and social distancing measures are in place, people have been placing teddy bears and other decorations in windows to help keep children entertained when out of the house.
