The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Vladimir Gundyayev, known as Patriarch Kirill, at the request of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin consecrated crosses and icons for the military of the Russian Federation

This is stated in the press service of the Moscow Patriarchate, reports Espresso.

It is noted that on the evening of January 6, Vladimir Putin arrived at the Church of Christ the Savior, who asked to consecrate the neck crosses and icons, which “I plan to present as a gift to all our commanders, those who perform particularly important tasks in the zone of special military operation to protect the Fatherland ni”.

“Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, here are crosses, as well as neck icons with the image of the holy equal-apostolic Grand Duke Vladimir, the founder of our state, the one who defended with a sword in his hands our fatherland, which still remains a symbol of the collection of Russian land. But, in addition, it is also your heavenly patron. So, I think it will be especially understandable and pleasant for all the soldiers who will receive these images,” Patriarch Kirill said.

It is reported that Putin's initials will be engraved on the individual links of the chains to the crosses.