Archbishops advise against sharing chalice during swine flu pandemic
by Charlie BoydPosted: Monday, July 27, 2009, 16:05 (BST)Christian TodayThe Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written to bishops in the Church of England advising them to halt the sharing of the chalice during communion to help prevent the spread of swine flu.During communion, members of the congregation typically drink wine from a chalice before it is wiped clean by the presiding minister and administered to the next communicant.The Archbishops have issued the latest guidelines following













