In St. Petersburg, servicemen of the special motorized Izmailovsky regiment of the Russian National Guard took part in a commemorative prayer service dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the opening of the Column of Glory, a monument to the heroes of the Russo-Turkish War.
The service took place in the Holy Trinity Izmailovsky Cathedral, a historic regimental church closely associated with the military history of Russia. The prayer service was performed by the assistant commander of the North-Western District of the Russian Guard for work with religious servicemen, rector of the cathedral, Priest Vyacheslav Porsh.
Izmailovsky Cathedral was originally created as the spiritual center of the Russian Guard. The memory of the military exploits of past generations is preserved within its walls: there are memorial plaques with the names of fallen officers and relics associated with the victories of the Russian army.
The participation of modern military personnel in the commemorative service became evidence of the continuity of the traditions of the Russian army. Invoking the memory of predecessors helps not only to preserve the historical connection of generations, but also to remind of the spiritual foundations of military service — loyalty to duty, sacrifice and responsibility for the Fatherland.