Today we celebrate the martyrdom of the New-martyr Evgeny Rodionov (+1996). Although not officially canonised, at eighteen years of age, New Martyr Evgeny was drafted into the Russian armed forces as was required for all Russian men. Shortly before being drafted, he was baptised into the Orthodox Church on his own accord, as his parents were atheist. About a year into his military service, Evgeny was captured by Muslim Chechnyan soldiers and was forced to remove the cross he was wearing around his neck - the cross which his grandmother gave him as an eleven year old child which he never took off, despite his atheist parents' pleas as it was frowned upon in schools. The martyr Evgeny was tortured for three months by the soldiers. While his friends who were also captured denied their faith and accepted Islam, Evgeny remained firm in his faith. Eventually they decided to behead him with a rusty saw which took over an hour to complete. His body was later identified by his mother only because of the cross he was still wearing. Evgeny was martyred on this day in 1996 on his 19th birthday. Proof of his sanctity is that his icon in Russia began weeping myrrh which has become a source of healing for many. May he intercede for us all + #saint #evgeny #rodionov #evgenyrodinov #martyr #newmartyr #russia #chechnya #cross #islam #crucifix #faith #orthodox #saintoftheday (at Sernovodskoye, Chechen Republic) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd39fxCPoTN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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The Penguins, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, and Washington Capitals have already started the process of implementing optional neck protection for players, a Penguins and league source told The Athletic. The collective aim is to stock up on multiple available forms of equipment for players, at their choosing, to test during practices.
The sooner the better, several Penguins players said on Tuesday.
“Not wait until training camp,” Evgeni Malkinsaid. “Do it now. Maybe players will like, maybe not. Our choice, you know?
“But, yes, wear in practice, see what feels good. Maybe not same thing like big pad for neck. But if shirt or cover like for socks and wrists, let’s try. Not wait.”
The death of Johnson, who died after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a collision in an English league game on Saturday, sparked Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan to discuss the pros and cons of bringing neck protection gear into the club’s equipment mix. Advised by members of the equipment staff on details to consider — not only comfort but also how the protective element would look on players — Dubas reached out to the league and suggested head equipment manager Jon Taglianetti inquire with manufacturers.
Currently, manufacturers offer neck guards and base layer tops that prevent or lessen the severity of cuts.
“We’re in the process right now of trying to talk to our players about some protective equipment in those vulnerable areas,” Sullivan said. He added the Penguins’ minor-league affiliates, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) and Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), are now required to wear a form of neck and wrist guards.
The Penguins — because Johnson was once one of their own — want to set an example that could eventually lead to neck protection becoming mandatory in the NHL. However, that would require the league and its Players’ Association to reach an agreement, which is unlikely this season.
Even procuring options for players with which to experiment sooner than later comes with challenges. Specifically, a Penguins source said, the club is having “a hard time getting stuff” because of high demand in the wake of Johnson’s death.
“Of course, we’re talking about it now,” Kris Letang said. “But there’s a reason why kids are wearing it, you know?
“There’s always going to be accidents. But if you can minimize the risk and if they can find something that’s going to be comfortable for the guys to play with, it should be an experiment.
“I don’t know how it’s going to play out. But I’d probably try something.”
Like Pettersson, Letang sat at his locker on Tuesday and found it impossible not to think about Johnson while discussing the neck protection topic. He’s proud his organization, the only one he’s known over 18 NHL seasons, is attempting to lead by example.
“But it shouldn’t just be the Penguins,” he said. “Everybody should (be) trying something.
“We all know what happened (to Johnson). We should try to prevent something like that from happening again if it can be done.”
this is so important
also this tweet
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