Russian Orthodox Church - A Contemporary History

The Russian Orthodox Church (1986) examines the situation of Russian Orthodox believers in the Soviet Union. It demonstrates that freedom of religion did not exist in the Soviet Union, although the church remained a vigorous and potent force in Soviet society which the authorities were unable to ignore.

List of contents

1. Churches and Dioceses 2. Parish Life 3. The Clergy 4. Theological Education 5. Monasticism 6. Publications 7. The Laity 8. The Episcopate 9. Church–State Relations 10. The Rise of Orthodox Dissent: up to 1974 11. The Growth of Orthodox Dissent: 1974–6 12. The Flowering of Orthodox Dissent: 1976–9 13. The Repression of Orthodox Dissent: 1976–80 14. Concluding Summary: up to 1985

About the author

Jane Ellis was at the time of writing a Senior Researcher and Editor of Religion in Communist Lands at Keston College, Kent.

Summary

The Russian Orthodox Church (1986) examines the situation of Russian Orthodox believers in the Soviet Union. It demonstrates that freedom of religion did not exist in the Soviet Union, although the church remained a vigorous and potent force in Soviet society which the authorities were unable to ignore.

Product details

• Authors: Jane Ellis, Ellis Jane
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032886831
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3288683-1
• No. of pages: 538
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Society
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