Moscow, July 19, 2024.
On the day when the Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of the Holy Royal Passion Bearers, the Nicholas II Museum (Moscow, Tokmakov per, 21/2c1)
met with Metropolitan Kirill of Stavropol and Nevinomyssk, Chairman of the Synodal Department for Cooperation with the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies, and the personnel of the National Guard troops of the Central District of the Russian Federal Guard. The meeting was organized through the mediation of Sergei Sergeevich Reprintsev, a trustee of the museum. During the event, Metropolitan Kirill addressed the servicemen of the Rosguard, touching upon the most important topics, which included historical and cultural and moral aspects. Special attention was paid to the topic of the Special Military Operation, in which a large number of Rosgvardeans take part. Such meetings at cultural and historical sites are important because enlightening talks for military personnel and strengthening their spiritual state are necessary to fulfill a variety of tasks. The origins of the Rosgvardia date back to Petrine times, when internal guard troops protected the imperial family. Today, among other tasks, members of the Rosgvardiya take part in the protection of public order and ensure security in the country.
"I wish everyone present God's help and health in all your labors, here in the city or on the front lines, that the Lord protect you from all troubles, wounds, captivity and death. Do not forget to turn to God, my dear ones! Do not hesitate, if you have the opportunity, to approach a priest and take a blessing for service. Let the feat of the holy royal Passion-Bearers be an example for all of us," Metropolitan Kirill emphasized in his address.
All those gathered were blessed with an icon of St. Seraphim of Sarov, which in the
After the talk, Metropolitan Kirill blessed the soldiers and encouraged them to continue their responsible service. The director of the museum was presented with a memorable gift, and all the servicemen received a book by St. Nicholas of Serbia "War and the Bible". At the end of the event, everyone was given the opportunity to attend a tour of the museum, as well as to spend time for free socializing and tea.
