Relics of Dmitry Donskoy to be Processed in Moscow
The Ark containing the relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy, which were discovered in the Archangel Cathedral, are planned to be carried during a procession on September 6, according to RIA Novosti in the Russian Orthodox Church.
Consensus
- The relics of Prince Dmitry Donskoy were discovered during restoration work in the Archangel Cathedral in July.
- The relics were found in one of three sarcophagi located in the southern wall of the cathedral.
- The authenticity of the relics was confirmed by anthropological examination.
- A cross procession is planned for September 6 in Moscow.
- Patriarch Kirill will lead the cross procession on September 6.
- The relics will be made available for public veneration in central churches of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Points of divergence
- President Vladimir Putin visited the Archangel Cathedral on August 20 and was shown the reliquary containing the relics of Dmitry Donskoy. — vedomosti
- On August 18, a representative of the Russian Orthodox Church confirmed the authenticity of the relics. — vedomosti
- The list of churches where the relics will be displayed is being determined and will be announced soon. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- The remains of Dmitry Donskoy will be carried on a procession on September 6 in Moscow — Ведомости
- Russian Orthodox Church will determine list of churches where relics of Dmitry Donskoy will be displayed — Вести
- Russian Orthodox Church: particles of relics of Dmitry Donskoy will be placed in several churches in Russia — Вести
Key entities
- Dmitry Donskoy
- RPC
- Moscow
- Media
- Vesti
- Churches
- Vakhtang Kipshidze
- Archangel Cathedral
- Russia
- Kremlin
- Kirill
- RIA Novosti
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