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

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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 support them achieve victory. The report also notes that 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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