Dmitry Donskoy

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The mentions describe Dmitry Donskoy as the Grand Prince of Moscow who led Russian forces to victory in the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380. His relics, reportedly discovered in 2023 during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, have been publicly displayed and used for religious and military purposes, including being transported to units in the Donbass region as part of the special military operation. The Russian Orthodox Church established an annual feast day on August 18 to commemorate the discovery of his relics, and processions with the relics have been held in var…

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Synod established celebration of the discovery of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Ведомости
The Russian Orthodox Church made the day of the recent discovery of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy a church holiday — Интерфакс
Vladimir Efimov: A new exit from the district will appear in Northern Butovo — Вечерняя Москва
In Moscow, previously unknown icons by painter Borovikovsky will be put up for auction — Ведомости
Why does the Kremlin and Patriarch of Moscow need relics? Andrey Kuraev on the sacralization of war — Говорит НеМосква
Russian army may lose relics of Saint Dmitry Donskoy during retreat in Donetsk region — The Moscow Times
In the Russian Orthodox Church, rumors about the loss of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in the SVO zone were refuted — РИАМО
In the Russian Orthodox Church, rumors about the loss of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy on the front were refuted — Ведомости
Spies of the South-West under the patronage of Dmitry Donskoy — Минобороны России
In prayer they asked for a covering — Минобороны России
With the blessing and strength of the Holy Warrior — Минобороны России
Priest claims decrease in number of drone raids on Sevastopol after arrival of relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Фонтанка
Deeds of the Holy Prince Dmitry Donskoy – our benchmark — Минобороны России
Remains of Dmitry Donskoy arrived at units of the — ТАСС (Telegram)
#DayOfMilitaryGlory — МИД России
Remains of Dmitry Donskoy will strengthen the spirit of fighters on the SVO — Вести
With God's help and faith in victory — Минобороны России
Exhibition "Art of the Stage. Academic Painting" opened at VDNKh. The exhibition is dedicated to the connection of Russian academic... — Город Москва
Battle of Kulikovo — Правительство Ростовской области
Exhibition of paintings at VDNKh reveals the drama of historical painting — Вечерняя Москва