Dmitry Donskoy's Skull Injury Confirmed
In a series of fabrications that unfortunately continued up to our days, the power of the holy and righteous great prince Dmitry Donskoy has finally been confirmed. The relics were discovered during restoration works in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, as reported on August 18.
Consensus
- The remains of Dmitry Donskoy were discovered during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin.
- The authenticity of the remains was confirmed by anthropological analysis.
- The relics will be distributed to various Russian Orthodox Church churches.
- The remains show signs of significant physical exertion and joint degeneration.
- The age at death of Dmitry Donskoy was estimated to be between 35 and 45 years, consistent with historical records.
- Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Rus' blessed the relics and led a prayer service near them.
Points of divergence
- A healed wound on the skull, caused by a saber or spear, is evidence of Dmitry Donskoy's personal participation in the Battle of Kulikovo. — vesti
- No life-threatening injuries were found on the remains, and there were no signs of trauma incompatible with life. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Historian: wound on Dmitry Donskoy's skull received at Kulikovo Battle — Вести
- Russian Orthodox Church: No traces of life-incompatible injuries found on the relics of the Don Cossacks — РИАМО
Key entities
- Dmitry Donskoy
- RPC
- Moscow Kremlin
- Archangel Cathedral
- Moscow
- Kirill
- TASS
- RIA Novosti
- Moskovskogo
- Specialists
- Herzen State Pedagogical University
- Roman Sokolov
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