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Russian Church Sends Prince’s Relic to Ukraine Front
The Russian Orthodox Church is sending the relics of 14th-century Prince Dmitry Donskoy to the front in Ukraine to provide spiritual support and bolster Russian troops, a move presented as religious morale-boosting but viewed by Ukrainian authorities as an orchestrated propaganda effort aligned with Kremlin interests. The campaign has involved Kremlin-linked officials and widespread church coordination, highlighting the war’s use of religious symbolism to justify aggression and rally support on the ground.
World · 23 sources · Sep 12, 2026Read itThe journal
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About Dmitry Donskoy
Dmitry Ivanovich Donskoy was Prince of Moscow from 1359 and Grand Prince of Vladimir from 1363 until his death. He was the heir of Ivan II.
Everything about Dmitry Donskoy →- Occupation
- statesperson
- Position held
- Prince of Moscow, Grand Duke of Vladimir
- Citizenship
- Grand Principality of Moscow
- Born
- October 12, 1350
- Died
- May 19, 1389