Churches closed by the Covid-19 lockdown resurrected themselves online to celebrate Easter today, with one of the biggest expecting a virtual congregation of more than 50-million.
Self-styled prophet Shepherd Bushiri's Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, which has 120 branches in SA, is broadcasting its service on its own Prophetic Channel and Major 1 Connect app, as well as on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Bishops in SA were at home observing the lockdown."I have to lead by example," said Napier."I will also be home because when we say people must respect the rules of the lockdown, we must also respect the rules." For the Twelve Apostles Church in Christ, respecting the lockdown means worshipping at home, with no television or social media broadcast sermons.
Church leader Bishop Caesar Nongqunga would also be at home praying for triumph over the virus."It is the church's obligation and duty to abide by the laws of the lockdown, that is what we have preached to the congregation.
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