Russian Church Prays for Protection Against Drones

Moscow. To stop the continuous drone attacks in Russia's Perm city, the local church has adopted a unique method.

As Ukrainian drones are rapidly developing and posing a stiff challenge to Russia's air defense system, the Russian Orthodox Church believes that these drones can be stopped only by the power of prayer.

With this belief, on May 12, several priests of the local church paraded the idol and picture of 'Mother of God' of Perm city throughout the city. They prayed for the city's security, stopping especially at various important and sensitive locations of the city such as the chapel of the Bannaya Gora cemetery, the Perm hydroelectric power station, and the cross at the entrance of the Kirovsky district.

The church clarified that the head of the Perm city organized this special prayer to save the city from the clutches of recent drone attacks in its region. The church stated that the picture of Perm's 'Mother of God' is connected with that region and is highly revered locally, hence the prayer was offered through it.

According to the press branch of the Perm Church, there is an ancient tradition of parading holy relics or idols around cities and villages during complex historical events, major social upheavals, epidemics, and foreign invasions. The church also claims that in history, many times, due to the prayers of devotees, religious processions, and the display of holy relics, God has shown his grace and delivered from enemy attacks, major disasters, and epidemics.

Previously, religious processions and prayers were held in Perm city in a similar manner during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this time, many have viewed this traditional religious method adopted to face modern technology and deadly drone attacks with surprise and sarcasm.