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Dubai’s St Mary’s Church will reopen tomorrow, April 11. The news was confirmed to Khaleej Times by the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA) that governs Catholic churches in the UAE, Oman, and Yemen.
“The Church has received official permission to reopen for limited liturgical services to be conducted only within the indoor facilities,” the organization wrote in a statement.
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It added that any outdoor gatherings or other activities within the church premises will not be permitted.
It also said that people will be allowed to attend all Masses on Saturdays and Sundays, however they will be required to have mandatory online registration through the church’s website.
Last week, churches and several other religious institutions in Dubai were asked to close until further notice due to the ongoing regional unrest.
Source: Khaleej Times