Putin Views Relics of Dmitry Donskoy After Restoration Discovery

Putin visited the relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Kremlin.

Consensus

The relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy were discovered during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin.
The discovery occurred in July, due to structural issues with the floor and tombstones.
The sarcophagus of Dmitry Donskoy was opened with the blessing of Patriarch Kirill.
President Vladimir Putin visited the cathedral and viewed the relics.
Putin described the discovery as miraculous.
The Russian Orthodox Church plans to send part of the relics to the zone of military operations (SVO).
The relics were confirmed to be those of Dmitry Donskoy through archaeological and historical research.
Dmitry Donskoy was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1988.

Points of divergence

Putin personally opened the tomb to send the relics to SVO, implying direct involvement in the act. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
The relics were not lost; their location was known since historical records, and the discovery was not accidental. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
The sarcophagus had not been opened since the 19th century, and the authenticity of the remains had never been confirmed before this discovery. — tg_currenttime
Academician Nikolai Makarov confirmed the authenticity and exceptional preservation of the relics. — gazeta_spb
The sarcophagus was opened due to cracks and risk of collapse, and the decision was made after obtaining patriarchal blessing. — vm

Coverage (20 sources)

Scientist told Putin about the accident that led to finding the relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Вести
Putin opened Dmitry Donskoy's tomb to send his relics to the SMO — The Moscow Times
Putin visited the relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Kremlin. TASS, citing a source in the Russian Orthodox Church, wrote that t... — Настоящее Время
Prince Dmitry Donskoy to be sent to 'SVO': signs of the times from 'NeMoskva' — Говорит НеМосква
Main news for this hour: — ТАСС (Telegram)
Putin inspected the coffin containing the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral - SPB Newspaper - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
Putin called it miraculous to obtain the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral — Вечерняя Москва
Patriarch Kirill told Putin about plans regarding the relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Коммерсантъ
«This strengthens all the most significant foundations of our history» — SOTAvision
Putin viewed "miraculously acquired" relics of Dmitry Donskoy and approved plans of the ROC. Earlier the Church allowed sending relics to the front — Агентство. Новости
In Arkhangelsk Cathedral, they told Putin about the discovery of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Коммерсантъ
Putin inspected the sarcophagus with the relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy in the Arkhangelsk Cathedral — Ведомости
Footage of a prayer service with Putin's participation in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral has been published — Вести
Vladimir Putin shown reliquary with previously discovered relics of Dmitry Donskoy in Arkhangelsky Cathedral of Moscow Kremlin, pe... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Putin shown relics of Dmitry Donskoy found in Arkhangelsky Cathedral — Вести
Putin participates in a prayer service at the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, where the relics of Dmitry Donskoy were previously discovered — ТАСС (Telegram)
Vladimir Putin arrived at the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, where the relics of Dmitry Donskoy were previously found, reports... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Vladimir Putin arrived at the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin, where the relics of Dmitry Donskoy were previously found, reports... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Putin showed the might of Dmitry Donskoy in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Kremlin — Москва 24
Putin called the acquisition of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy miraculous and unique — Москва 24

Putin Views Relics of Dmitry Donskoy After Restoration Discovery

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