Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
Summary
The Russian Orthodox Church sent a part of the hand of Dmitry Donskoy, a 14th-century Russian prince, to soldiers fighting in Ukraine to spiritually support them. The relic was brought to Russian-held areas in eastern Ukraine, where church leaders said it would help boost strength and victory for troops.Key Facts
- The relic is a fragment of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand, a prince known for defeating the Mongols in 1380.
- It was taken to the frontline in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, including the Saur-Mogila war memorial.
- The Russian Orthodox Church said the relic would "invisibly" join soldiers in battle to help their cause.
- The church has strongly supported Russia’s war effort since the full invasion started in February 2022.
- Priests have been sent to military units, and churches pray for victory in the conflict.
- Dmitry Donskoy’s remains were uncovered last month during restoration in the Kremlin’s Cathedral of the Archangel.
- Critics say opening the tomb goes against religious rules, as his burial site was known but left untouched after his sainthood in 1988.
- Similar relics, like those of another warrior prince Alexander Nevsky, have also been sent to the front this year.
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