A judge has denied a request by a Virginia man to allow for church services to take place on Easter in the state, despite a state order barring large gatherings to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Christian Post website reports today (April 10, 2020).
Larry Hughes, a retired teacher from Russell County, had filed legal action against the commonwealth for its stay-at-home order, which did not exempt religious events.
Judge Michael Moore denied the injunction request yesterday, meaning that church gatherings of more than 10 people will not be permitted by Easter Sunday.
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring expressed support for the injunction denial, saying in a statement that the order was a matter of public health.
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