[NRx]

This is a devotional thread. Per religion forum guidelines critical commentary of any kind is not permitted. Your respect for this limitation is appreciated.

[agere_contra]

Oh, is this the icon that was rediscovered on the outside of a church, having been hidden during the long dark of Communism?

May God bless Russia, and may she be always consecrated.

Fascinating glimpse of another culture. Thanks for posting.

[NorthMountain]

Wikipedia article on the Icon (for those who only know of "Kursk" as a WWII tank battle between the Red Army and the Wehrmacht, or a Russian submarine named for that battle).