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Part of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand sent to ‘spiritually strengthen’ soldiersEurope live – latest updatesThe 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…
Published September 10, 2026 · Category: News
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Part of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand sent to ‘spiritually strengthen’ soldiers
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.
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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 and is now being transported along the frontline.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Part of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand sent to ‘spiritually strengthen’ soldiersEurope live – latest updatesThe 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-
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