Russian Orthodox icons have begun depicting participants in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Two donated icons have appeared at the Church of Cosmas and Damian from Primostye in the city of Pskov showing real-life paratroopers from Russia’s 76th Air Assault Division who were killed in 2023 as part of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Pskov Region Governor Mikhail Vedernikov reported the news on his Telegram channel, urging residents to come pray “for all our warriors,” according to a report by the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty project Sever.Realii. One icon shows Senior Warrant Officer Nikolai Savchenko next to St. Nicholas of Mozhaysk, and another shows Senior Lieutenant Ruslan Sheyka next to the hieromartyr Rusticus of Paris.