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Published 14:18 IST, May 17th 2020

COVID-19: Priest uses squirt gun to sprinkle 'holy water' to maintain social distancing

The picture which was shared on Twitter by Jeff Barnaby and features a priest following social distancing and sprinkling holy water with squirt gun.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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The coronavirus pandemic has altered societal norms in multiple ways. Not only has the way of greeting each other changed from kisses and hugs to Namaste but also has the concept of enjoying movies and dining out. Now a picture of priest sprinkling holy water with a squirt gun has presented what pandemic hit 2020 looks likes.

'Social distance blessings' 

The picture was shared on Twitter by Candian movie director Jeff Barnaby and features a priest giving “social distance blessings”. In the photograph, he could be seen using a squirt pistol to spray "holy water”. The post has attracted rib-tickling comments and memes from netizens.

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Updated 14:18 IST, May 17th 2020

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