In the last decade there has been a dramatic increase of the frequency and intensity of emergency situations. Religious minorities are deemed to be disparately affected by emergencies and the related regulation and policies, due to various factors (stigmatization, stereotyping, processes of othering). The paper aims to analyze the experience of religious minorities in copying with emergency situations. Although situations of emergency can exacerbate the vulnerability of religious groups, the paper will provide evidence that certain religious groups display significant levels of resilience and coping abilities in times of crisis. The paper aims to analyze the strategies adopted by religious minorities to face the COVID-19 crisis and the related restrictive measures, their level of effectiveness and their impact on religious laws.