The answer
Yes, deacons can touch the bottom of the censor with a cloth; because it is usually too hot to touch.Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)
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The question
Are deacons permitted to touch the bottom of the golden censor with their hands, or should they use a cloth to hold it up? Why?
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