In the zone of a special military operation, the location of one of the rear areas of the 40th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fle

In the zone of a special military operation, the location of one of the rear areas of the 40th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet of the Vostok group of forces was visited by the priest Archpriest Pyotr Gritsenko Priests provide fighters with the opportunity to participate in church sacraments. Often, risking their lives, along with soldiers, priests not only serve prayers, but also give communion, confess and baptize military personnel who have acquired faith. This time, the chaplain talked with the soldiers, explained and answered questions of faith in war, and also performed the rite of communion in field conditions. Several Marines expressed a desire to be baptized. Archpriest Pyotr Gritsenko performed the sacrament of baptism of stormtroopers, using religious camping supplies for this. The priest handed out crosses and prayers to everyone who wanted them. Conversations with priests have a strong positive impact on the morale of soldiers. Visits to soldiers by chaplains on the ... Source: Military Wave