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

Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
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The Russian Orthodox church sent a fragment of medieval prince Dmitry Donskoy's remains to troops in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, stating the relic would spiritually strengthen soldiers for victory. The relic was brought to the Saur-Mogila war memorial in Donetsk for a prayer service, marking the church's deep integration with the Kremlin's war effort.
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Part of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand sent to ‘spiritually strengthen’ soldiersThe 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 Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine an

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