Some clergy are so worried about vandlism that they have resorted to locking their churches.
Usually there is a notice in the church porch telling a visitor where they can borrow the key, some priests forget to do this. Very few, thank goodness, actually try to bar people although some aren't over friendly to 'mere' visitors, thinking that the church isn't a tourist place but a place of worship. The Melkite church is beautiful - thank you. All rights reserved.