Old calendarist clergymen entered a farm within the Larnaca district on Wednesday evening to bless its goats, with the realm having been hit by an outbreak of foot and mouth illness in current days.
The previous calendarist Kition bishopric said that its Kition bishop Yerasimos, hierodeacon Chrystosomos, and priest Kyriacos, initially and learn “prayers … for the protection of animals and the prevention of the disease”.
Following the studying of the prayers, the clergymen additionally supplied their blessing to the farmers who have been current for the studying.
Yerasimos and Chrysostomos then visited a farm within the space, with the bishopric stating that Yerasimos had “blessed the facilities” and been knowledgeable concerning the scenario.
“He prayed that the all-good God, through the intercessions of Saint Spyridon, Saint Tryphon, Saint Modestos, and Saint Mamas, would protect the animals, strengthen the workers in the livestock sector, grant health, strength, and patience, and prevent any further tribulations in our country,” it stated.
On Thursday, the agriculture ministry stated that minister Maria Panayiotou had requested the police to examine the incident.
Later, veterinary companies division spokeswoman Sotiria Georgiadou harassed that “entry into a contaminated area is only permitted to those who have a job and comply with all protocols”.
“We do not want to cut off people’s jobs, transportation, or livelihoods, but please, only those who have business there should enter,” she stated.
She was then requested whether or not the clergymen had complied with the mandated biosecurity measures and entered legally, and stated they’d not, earlier than as soon as once more stressing that members of the general public shouldn’t enter contained areas with out a legitimate purpose.
“The way things are going, we are in a standstill situation, which means that not a single mosquito is moving,” she stated.
The previous calendarist church, in the meantime, insisted that the clergymen had “strictly observed … all the prescribed health and veterinary protocols” throughout their go to to the farm.
“All required checks and double disinfection were carried out upon entry and exit, while upon arrival at and departure from the unit, the prescribed disinfection procedures were followed again,” it stated.
It added that it “stands by the suffering person in the difficulties of life”, and that as such, it’s “not acceptable” for it to be “targeted for its pastoral presence”.
