The Archbishops have so far written twice to all clergy in parishes across the Church of England.
The first letter on Tuesday 17 March explained that public worship would have to "stop for a season".
A follow-up letter on Thursday 19 March sought to clarify who was able to gather in church for prayer.
Read the first letter here (17 March)
Read the second letter here (19 March)
Additional guidance note about prayer in church (19 March)
In response to the archbishops' first letter, Bishop Keith Sinclair wrote to all clergy in the Diocese of Chester to offer words of encouragement and prayer.
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