Question first appeared on January 21, 2007
Can you address the issue again on sharing the antidoron, the Holy Bread, given after Communion and at the dismissal of the Liturgy, especially in light of infections and the flu season?

You bring up a good point.  There is nothing wrong with sharing your piece of antidoron with another parishioner provide that you are in good health.  However, if you are infected and have been sneezing or coughing, it’s certainly not a good idea to share.

An mildly infected person may draw near to receive Holy Communion, but they should be very careful to open their mouth wide and not touch the spoon.  And again, they should keep their piece of antidoron to themselves. 

©Very Rev. Fr. Olof Scott, Sunday Bulletin, January 21, 2007
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