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Christians across the country have gathered for the first time in numbers after last year’s nationwide lockdown saw the Easter weekend 2020 effectively canceled by the government in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19.
This year, South Africa has entered Alert Level one of the lockdown restrictions that have allowed gatherings by churches, under strict conditions: less than 250 people are allowed for indoor gatherings and less than 500 people. for outdoor gatherings, with clear observations of Covid-19 health protocols.
Principal photographer Tebogo Letsie has visited Temples of the Faith to capture resurrected festivities and religious sightings in Gauteng Province.
The faithful, who are part of the group of Saint Ezekiel Apolostic Church, in Mohlakeng, Randfontein, were delighted to attend the faithful on Good Friday. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
A Catholic priest begs in the reclined position before the cross with a stature of Christ on it. On Good Friday, worshipers prayed before the start of the religious service at Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Worshipers at the Church of the Prophecy of Jerusalem at Zion in Mohlaken, Randfontein, attended the Good Friday service for the first time in nearly a year. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
A jubilant singer enthusiastically uses a tambourine during a church service at Saint Ezekiel Apolostic Church in Mohlakeng, Randfontein on Good Friday. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
The faithful, who are part of the group of Saint Ezekiel Apolostic Church, in Mohlakeng, Randfontein, were delighted to attend the faithful on Good Friday. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Pastor Abraham Moyo of the Apostolic Church of God of Nazareth (ukukhanya kwe Afrika umthombo wokuphila) was at Alberts Farm Park in Randburg on Good Friday to worship. Photo: Rosetta Msimango
A sign reading “no mask, no entry” on Good Friday at the Regina Mundi church service in Soweto. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Reading the Bible in church has been a welcome boon for some members of the Prophecy Church in Zion. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Although Catholic worshipers attended a Good Friday church service at Regina Mundi Church, it was made clear that all Covid-19 health protocols, including the practice of social distancing, would be observed. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Wearing a mask has become compulsory for all members of the Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Catholic worshipers attending the Good Friday religious service at Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Worshipers at the Church of the Prophecy of Jerusalem at Zion in Mohlaken, Randfontein, attended the Good Friday service for the first time in nearly a year. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Although Catholic worshipers attended a Good Friday church service at Regina Mundi Church, it was made clear that all Covid-19 health protocols, including the practice of social distancing, would be observed. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Catholic worshipers attending the Good Friday service at Regina Mundi Church in Soweto Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Wearing a mask has become compulsory for all members of the Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
Reading the Bible in church has been a welcome boon for some members of the Prophecy Church in Zion. Photo: Tebogo Letsie
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