Putin gave Orthodox Church famed icon because of its importance to believers – Kremlin

(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to hand over the historic 15th-century Trinity icon from a museum to the Russian Orthodox Church because of its importance to believers, the Kremlin’s spokesman said on Tuesday.The Church, whose conservatism Putin has espoused as part of his vision for Russia’s national identity, is one of the most ardent institutional supporters of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/05/16/putin-gave-orthodox-church-famed-icon-because-of-its-importance-to-believers—kremlin

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