With The Russian Army (1915)

With the Russian Army - Religious Service At Front - 1915. Eastern Front - Russia? Rather odd footage. Long line of Russian soldiers in a shallow trench; standing with heads and chests sticking up from the ditch; and all facing away and to left; the men begin to pray; crossing themselves in repetition; over and over; as the Russian orthodox priest approaches; along with a couple of army guys. He walks into view; along the snow-covered ground on the edge of the trench. The priest carries a cross; which he moves around; he wears long dark robe with designs woven on front strip; has a long white beard - looks very traditional. (Priest seems to be blessing the troops - SL.) Ritual; ceremony; weird juxtaposition of setting and activity. World War One; military; religion. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT