I just received notice that our old church is meeting in person for the first time in 14 months, masks required. Too bad. We joined a new church that's been open for in-person services since the original lockdown. No masks required.
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Coptic Orthodox here, and our parishes vary from locked down to masked. It's unfortunate because I believe they are following this out of fear that if they do not they could be deported. Egypt is very hostile (their home country) and the persecution is greater than being forced to wear a mask or shut down the church for a little while. I do know in Canada that some of the priests still hold Liturgy in secret even though much of it is closed down.