Abstract

RAMIREZ TRILLOS, Osmir; PLATA QUEZADA, William Elvis  and  PLATA RODRIGUEZ, Daniela. The Covid-19 Pandemic and its Effects on The Religious Sphere: Catholic Parishes and The Use of Social Networks: The Case of Santander, Colombia. Ágora U.S.B. [online]. 2023, vol.23, n.1, pp.185-207.  Epub Oct 08, 2023. ISSN 1657-8031.  https://doi.org/10.21500/16578031.6173.

We can speak of three key stages to understand the use of social networks, during the pandemic (2020-2021), by Catholic parishes in Santander (Colombia). First, with the quarantine, parishes decided to improve the disinterested use of social networks, by expanding their use to content that alluded to the life of the parish and parishioners. Secondly, by extending the confinement, the pastors learned more about the use of networks. This allowed a quick and rapid adaptation, by improving the creativity and content of the broadcasts. This made it possible that, from May to October 2020, the community or virtual church was born. Thirdly, at the end of 2020, and in the course of 2021, the previous momentum would be reduced, but leaving lessons to be learned.

Keywords : Catholic Church; Parishes; Social Networks; Covid-19; Virtual community; and Santander (Colombia).

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