Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church has transported a relic of the 14th-century prince Dmitry Donskoy to the frontlines in occupied Ukraine. The church claims the relic will provide spiritual support to Russian soldiers in their ongoing invasion.
Why it matters
This highlights the integration of religious institutions into state military efforts and the use of historical symbolism in modern geopolitical conflicts.
The relic was first brought on Tuesday to the Saur-Mogila war memorial in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine. The relic was first brought on Tuesday to the Saur-Mogila war memorial in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine. Russia Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine Part of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand sent to ‘spiritually strengthen’ soldiers
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Russian Orthodox church has sent a fragment of a medieval warrior prince’s remains to troops fighting in Ukraine , saying the relic would “spiritually strengthen” soldiers and help them achieve victory.
A reliquary containing part of the right hand of Dmitry Donskoy, the 14th-century prince revered in Russia for his victory over the Mongolian Golden Horde in 1380, has been taken to Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine and is now being transported along the frontline.
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