Various publications about the life of the "great ascetic of Radonezh" are presented in the electronic reading rooms and on the portal of the Presidential Library. Among them is the "Life of St. Sergius of Radonezh", written by Empress Catherine II on the basis of various sources "without blots, everything, from beginning to end in her own hand," and others.
Sergius of Radonezh blessed Prince Dmitry Donskoy to fight Mamai. This blessing gave the battle a spiritual character. Even the monks took up arms. The soldiers appeared not only as defenders of the Russian land, but also as martyrs for the faith. An hour-long prayer service was held for the victory of the Russian army. On the portal of the Presidential Library, you can find the publication "The Ancient Legend of the Victory of the Great Prince Dimitri Ioannovich Donskoy over Mamai," as well as a photocopy of the details of the painting "Dmitry Donskoy's Blessing by St. Sergius at the Battle of Kulikovo."
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