diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_mobs/_eminence.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_mobs/_eminence.dm
index 5a8a40a544..926a9f1ad5 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_mobs/_eminence.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_mobs/_eminence.dm
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 				last_failed_turf = T
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>This turf is consecrated and can't be crossed!</span>")
 			return
-		if(istype(get_area(T), /area/chapel))
+		if(!GLOB.ratvar_awakens && istype(get_area(T), /area/chapel))
 			to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>The Chapel is hallowed ground under a heretical deity, and can't be accessed!</span>")
 			return
 		forceMove(T)