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Russian Church Sends Saint Relics to Troops in Ukraine

The Russian Orthodox Church has sent the remains of medieval Prince Dmitry Donskoi to the front lines in Ukraine. The relics are intended to boost morale among Russian soldiers.

10 Sept, 15:12 — 10 Sept, 15:12
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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine

Part of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand sent to ‘spiritually strengthen’ soldiers Europe live – latest updates The Russian Orthodox church has sent a fragment of a medieval warrior prince’s remains to troops fighting in Ukraine, saying the relic would “spiritually strengthen” soldiers and help them achieve victory. A reliquary containing part of the right hand of Dmitry Donskoy, the 14th-century prince revered in Russia for his victory over the Mongolian Golden Horde in 1380, has been taken to ...

By Pjotr Sauer

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vijesti-me10 Sept, 14:36First to report

Ruska crkva poslala na ratište mošti Dmitrija Donskog da podigne...

The Guardian10 Sept, 15:12

Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine

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newsbeast10 Sept, 16:19Latest update

Πούτιν και Ρωσική Εκκλησία επιστρατεύουν μεσαιωνικούς αγίους για κουράγιο στους στρατιώτες – Το λείψανο του πρίγκιπα Δημητρίου Ντονσκόι στο μέτωπο της Ουκρανίας

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