# Sergius of Radonezh and Kulikovo (1380)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1380-sergius-of-radonezh-and-kulikovo
Location: Radonezh, Russia
Themes: Saint

Sergius of Radonezh blesses Dmitry Donskoy before the Russian victory over the Golden Horde. At this point in the timeline (1380), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Urban VI (8 April 1378 – 15 October 1389). His claim was contested by Antipope Clement VII.

## Why it matters
Sergius of Radonezh and Kulikovo mattered because the life and witness of the people involved became a lasting example venerated by Christians.

Pope at the time: [Pope Urban VI](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-urban-vi)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Sergius of Radonezh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergius_of_Radonezh)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Sergius of Radonezh and Kulikovo](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Sergius+of+Radonezh+and+Kulikovo)
- [Wikipedia — Medieval Church (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Catholic_Church#Middle_Ages)