[The forensic medical expertise of the holy relics of the righteous martyr Anastasiya of Uglich]

Sud Med Ekspert. 2019;62(2):26-30. doi: 10.17116/sudmed20196202126.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

This article was designed to report the results of the comprehensive (historical-archival, forensic anthropological, and molecular-genetic) investigation into the holy relics of the righteous martyr Anastasiya of Uglich. The well-reasoned expert conclusion contains the scientifically sound data on the prescription of the martyr's corpse burial, age group and sexual identity of the relics, specific anthropological features of the skeleton, torture instruments, and the immediate cause of death. Taken together, the data thus obtained give evidence that the relics actually belong to one of the well-known saints of the Russian orthodox church.

Представлены результаты комплексного (историко-архивного, судебно-антропологического, молекулярно-генетического) исследования мощей преподобномученицы Анастасии Угличской. Экспертное научно аргументированное суждение о давности погребения, половой и возрастной принадлежности, антропологических особенностях скелета, орудий травмы и причине смерти позволило высказать мнение, что мощи принадлежат известной святой Русской православной церкви.

Keywords: Saint Anastasia of Uglich; an examination of the relics; identification of the remains.

MeSH terms

  • Burial
  • Cadaver
  • Cause of Death
  • Forensic Anthropology*
  • Humans
  • Saints*
  • Skeleton