Putin gives church Russia’s most important icon after ‘numerous requests’
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President Vladimir Putin gifted one of Russia's most venerated images to the Russian Orthodox Church after "numerous requests," Patriarch Kirill announced.
The Trinity icon was created by the Russian painter in the 15th century to honor the medieval St. Sergius of Radonezh. The image is believed to represent the three persons of God.
It will then be moved to its long-term home at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiyev Posad, one of Russia's most significant Orthodox monasteries.
During an interview with CNN TÜRK, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said he maintained "a very good relationship" with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while he described how Russia's recent military actions have strained the country's relationship with the rest of the world.
Fox News Digital's Lawrence Richard contributed to this report.
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