INTRODUCTION The Covid-19 pandemic meant churches had to close for months in order to stem the spread of coronavirus and protect the communities they serve. But the clergy, with the help of MCN Media, ensured parishioners did not miss out. Over the difficult months, in a step towards modernity, services were being held behind closed doors and livestreamed into the homes of worshippers. Indeed, many churches are continuing to provide online services, prayer and worship and other digital innovations which have proven popular during lockdown. Tyrone based MCN Media is Europe's leading specialist in live streaming. Typically, they delivered 500,000 church services a month but over the course of lockdown that rose dramatically, for example, more than 12 million devices from 43 different countri

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