Mystical relics of Dmitry Donskoy found in Moscow Kremlin

During restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin in July, the remains of Prince Dmitry Donskoy were discovered in a sealed stone sarcophagus. The remains were confirmed as authentic through anthropological study and will be distributed to churches and possibly sent to military units.

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The remains of Prince Dmitry Donskoy were found during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral of the Moscow Moscow Kremlin.
The discovery occurred in July due to floor settlement and threat of damage to burial monuments.
Three intact stone sarcophagi were found, containing the remains of Dmitry Donskoy, Ivan II Ivanovich the Red, and Dmitry Zhilki.
Anthropological research confirmed the authenticity of the remains.
The remains were found to be largely intact, except for the left heel bone.
A trauma on the right frontal bone was identified, consistent with injury sustained years before death.
The remains were examined under a sarcophagus that had two cracks and risked collapse.
The Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' Kirill conducted a moleben at the site.
The remains were removed from the sarcophagus with the Patriarch's blessing.
The remains were found in burial attire and in full completeness, except for the missing heel bone.
The discovery was announced on August 18.
The remains are associated with the 1380 Battle of Kulikovo and the liberation of Rus from Mongol-Tatar rule.

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The Patriarch Kirill personally arrived at the cathedral on August 18 to extract fragments of relics with the presence of the President's representative, the Kremlin commander, and other officials. — novaya_eu
One of the relics will be placed in the Christ the Savior Cathedral, and others will be sent to military units, including to the 'SVO' zone. — novaya_eu
The relics are intended for 'speedy victory over Ukraine' and will be used in a tour across Russia. — novaya_eu
In 2018, the Patriarch designated Dmitry Donskoy as the heavenly protector of the military police. — novaya_eu
The Patriarch stated during the moleben that Dmitry Donskoy fought to protect the independence of Russia and now prays for protection from enemies. — novaya_eu
Vakhtang Kipshidze, Deputy Head of the Synodal Department, proposed sending a fragment of the relics to the SVO zone as a 'reasonable decision'. — vedomosti
Vakhtang Kipshidze stated that sending the relics to the front is a 'reasonable solution' and that there will be no major delays. — tg_tvrain
Vladimir Medinsky, a presidential aide, called the discovery 'unexpected, almost fairy-tale-like'. — tg_tvrain
Vladimir Medinsky called the discovery 'almost magical and symbolic'. — tg_echoonline_news
The party 'Fair Russia' proposed sending the relics to war with Ukraine. — tg_echoonline_news
Historian Vladimir Rudakov called the discovery significant for the Church, believers, and the country, and linked it to Stalin’s use of Dmitry Donskoy’s name in 1941. — riamo
Rudakov described the discovery as a 'miracle' coinciding with the ongoing special military operation, symbolizing future victory for Russia. — riamo

Coverage (20 sources)

Discovery of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy: what is known, where they were found, photos, significance, further fate — Вечерняя Москва
Historian Rudakov called the recovery of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy an important event — РИАМО
Powerful Pilgrimages. In Moscow, the relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy were found, and from Greece, the arm of St. Spyridon was brought. As explained in the Russian Orthodox Church, the relics are needed for 'the quickest victory over Ukraine' and will go on a tour across Russia — Новая газета Европа
Putin called the recovery of the relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy a miracle — Вести
Putin visited Arkhangelsky Cathedral after discovering the relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Ведомости
Putin arrived at the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Kremlin, where the relics of Dmitry Donskoy were found — Вечерняя Москва
Putin took part in a prayer service at the Arkhangelsky Cathedral, where the relics of the Don Cossack were found — Вести
In the Russian Orthodox Church, remains of Dmitry Donskoy were found; now they are to be sent to the front — Дождь (Telegram)
Remains of Saint Dmitry Donskoy discovered in Arkhangelsky Cathedral — РИАМО
Art historian explains the uniqueness of the sarcophagus containing the relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Вести
Remains of Dmitry Donskoy discovered during restoration of Arkhangelsky Cathedral in Kremlin — Московские новости
Fragments of relics of Dmitry Donskoy discovered in Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Kremlin — ROC — ЭХО / Новости
Patriarch Kirill led prayer at open relics of Saint Dmitry Donskoy. Main points from TASS source in ROC:... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Medinsky explained the significance of obtaining the relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Вести
Patriarch Kirill officiated a prayer service at the relics of Dmitry Donskoy found in the Kremlin — Вечерняя Москва
In the Russian Orthodox Church stated that relics of Dmitry Donskoy were found in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Kremlin — Meduza
TASS: ROC transferred parts of the relics of the Don Cossack to other churches from the Arkhangelsk Cathedral — Коммерсантъ
Russian Orthodox Church: Particles of the relics of Dmitry Donskoy will be located in the churches of the Russian church — Вести
After 637 years, restorers opened the sarcophagus of Dmitry Donskoy in the Arkhangelsky Cathedral of the Kremlin. Here is what they saw — Фонтанка
Patriarch Kirill led a prayer service at the relics of Dmitry Donskoy — Ведомости

Mystical relics of Dmitry Donskoy found in Moscow Kremlin

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