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#OrthodoxRussia #AboutDonetsk ?Portaitissa of Donetsk As a result of military actions in 2014 in the area of ​​the Donetsk airport, the Holy Iversky Convent was severely damaged. The documentary film by Natalia Batraeva “Portaitissa of Donetsk“ tells how it survived this period. Hegumene of the Convent and her aide found themselves caught up in the hostilities. As the Convent was practically on the front line, the women were eyewitnesses to the attack on Donetsk Airport. At first, the women didn’t understand what was going on. The Convent buried in blossoming flowers was damaged by the gunfire, and the icon was hit by shrapnel. Hegumene Mikhaela had been planting cabbage in the garden when the bombing of Donetsk airport started. As the shelling drew closer each day, they witnessed destruction and miraculous escapes. The gunfire would cease during their prayers, and the fire that broke out in church would stay away from them. ▶️ Watch the full film at the link, it is available wi... Source: DPR MFA