Relics of Dmitry Donskoy Sent to Russian Troops

A fragment of the relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy was discovered during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin and is being displayed in Moscow before being sent to military units and the front line. The relics were venerated during a major cross procession and religious events, with church leaders framing the discovery as a spiritual sign of divine support for Russia during the ongoing special military operation.

Consensus

A fragment of the relics of Prince Dmitry Donsky was discovered during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin.
The discovery was confirmed by scientific research and the authenticity of the remains was verified.
The relics were first venerated in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
A major cross procession took place in Moscow on September 6, led by Patriarch Kirill, during which the relics were carried.
The relics were displayed for public veneration in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior from September 7 to September 20.
The relics are to be sent to military units and the special military operation zone for spiritual support.
Patriarch Kirill and President Vladimir Putin both visited the Archangel Cathedral to pray at the relics.
The discovery was described by church leaders as a spiritual sign of divine protection for Russia.

Points of divergence

The fragment was taken from the right hand of Prince Dmitry Donskoy, known as the 'right hand that held the sword' to defend Holy Rus and unite Russian lands. — vm
The relic was sent to the front line on September 8, and the kovcheg (reliquary) was already en route to the combat zone. — fontanka
The relic is considered a spiritual support for Russia during the special military operation, and the cross procession symbolizes unity between the people and the Church. — vesti
The relic was delivered to the main military church in the 'Patriot' park in Moscow on the same day as the cross procession. — kommerant
It was impossible to touch the relics during the cross procession due to the scale of the event, but they were later made available for veneration in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. — m24
Some public figures and activists initiated the idea of sending the relics to the special military operation zone. — fontanka
Scientists concluded that Dmitry Donskoy died between the ages of 35 and 45, likely from a heart attack. — fontanka

Coverage (11 sources)

A portion of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy will be sent to Russian forces — Вечерняя Москва
Coffin with a portion of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy sent to the line of combat contact — Фонтанка
The recovery of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy is called spiritual support for Russia — Вести
Patriarch Kirill met the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow — РИАМО
Historian calls the acquisition of the relics of the Don Cossack a great contribution to the foundation of sovereignty — Вести
In Moscow, a procession with the relics of Dmitry Donskoy began — Коммерсантъ
A particle of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy was delivered to the Main Temple of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation — Вести
A particle of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy was delivered to the church of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the "Patriot" park — Коммерсантъ
Patriarch Kirill met the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
Patriarch Kirill met the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow, reports TASS correspondent. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Patriarch Kirill met the relics of Dmitry Donskoy in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral — Москва 24

Relics of Dmitry Donskoy Sent to Russian Troops

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