The number of new infections rose steeply after a mass in Frankfurt two weeks ago. According to the local minister of health, 107 people tested positive for the virus after the mass.
Luxembourg's diocese reacted with ease to the incident in Germany. Auxiliary bishop Leo Wagener stressed that it was unlikely that a similar incident could take place in the Grand Duchy.
Wagener maintained that he was "not worried" about similar developments in Luxembourg. "Our church services are structured very differently and the precautions that we take will be strict."
Worshippers will for instance be required to wear face masks, perform hand disinfection and keep at least 2m of physical distance between each other. Luxembourg's clergy stressed that the unfortunate Frankfurt incident should not be used an argument to oppose the reopening of Luxembourg's religious sites.
Wagener argued that the incident in Frankfurt was an isolated case. He stressed that other churches had been holding masses for two weeks without increased infections.
Churchgoers have to register with the secretary's office before attending a mass.
