What Russian city decided to follow the Eastern Orthodox of Christianity?

What Russian city decided to follow eastern orthodox version of Christianity?

Kiev. But the thing is that now Kiev's not in Russia.

Who was the first Russian leader to become a Christian?

Prince Vladimir the Great. Vladimir decided to adopt a monotheistic religion and sent advisors to investigate Islam, Judaism and several sects of Christianity. He decided against Islam because of the ban on alcohol. Although he was impressed by the Greek Orthodox churches and worship, his decision to adopt Orthodox Christianity also had political purposes.

Why did Vladimir prefer Orthodox Christianity to Roman Catholicism?

Because Roman Catholicism did not even exist at that time (988 AD) when Prince Vladimir of Kiev decided that Orthodox Christianity was the true religion for his people.

What was the religion in Russia in 1000?

Russia did not have a national religion until around 1000 AD when Vladimir the Great sent envoys abroad to investigate various religions including Judaism, Islam and Christianity. After the envoys returned, Vladimir decided on the Christian faith of the Byzantine Church which he deemed to be the most compatible with the Russian way of life, and subsequently established the Russian Orthodox Church.

When do Russians celebrate Christmas?

You probably wonder why do Russians Orthodox people celebrate Christmas on January 7th? Why not on December 25th?Well, the reason is that the Russian Orthodox Church still lives according to the old Julian Calendar, which is currently 13 days behind the Gregorian Calendar, which is adopted by most countries in the world (and by the Russian government). When in the end of 1917 the Bolshevik government decided to adopt Gregorian calendar, the Russian Orthodox church decided not to follow the rules set by the incresingly oppresive civil authorities. Part of the reason was to protest against the Bolsheviks and their interference in church affairs. Another reason, perhaps, was to stick to the older rules, the ways in which generations of Russian Christians were praising the Lord, observing holidays, etc.

What is Eastern Orthodox Catholic?

You have your wording incorrect. There is Eastern Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic. Both are different Churches. Eastern Orthodox: The Eastern Orthodox Church was once one Church along with the Roman Catholic Church until the Great Schism in 1054. After 1054, they have been two separate Churches. The difference easiest to recognize is their view of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). The Roman Catholic Church believes that the Bishop of Rome has the final say in defining doctrine whereas the Eastern Orthodox Church believes Church doctrine can only change when it has been decided in an Ecumenical Council such as the seven that were held before the churches split. Eastern Catholic: The Eastern Catholic Churches are former Eastern Orthodox Churches that have enter back into communion with the Holy See. They still practice using Eastern Rites, however. (Ex. Married men can be ordained Priests, the Nicene Creed is read without the Filioque clause, etc.) Hope I answered your question. ~God Bless

What is a sentence using the word defect?

The Russian decided to defect.

When did the eastern orthodox church begin?

The Christian Church split into two separate churches in 1504, because of friction between the pope in Rome and the patriarch in Constantinople. The church in the West became the Roman Catholic Church, and the church in the East became the Eastern Orthodox Church.

When was the eastern orthodox church found?

AnswerJesus Himself has established His Church. Eastern Orthodox tradition preserves this very Church.The Orthodox Church was founded by Christ in the year 33 AD, on the Day of Pentecost.According to Orthodox Christian beliefs, the Orthodox Church has always existed from the beginning of time (called the Church Triumphant) but the physical church on earth (called the Church Militant) was established in Jerusalem in 33 AD and continues to exist without any changes to its dogmas and beliefs, to this day.The term orthodox (Gk: Ortho - correct ; Doxa - doctrine of faith) came about as early as the 2nd Century AD to describe those Christians who had the correct faith as oposed to the heterodox (Gk: heterodox - other faith) or the heretics. It was officially used in the 1st Ecumenical Council in 325 AD.The term Eastern Orthodox Church is not officially used by the Orthodox Church themselves but has only recently been applied to the Orthodox Church by the Roman Catholic and Protestant denominations. It is infact incorrect to call the Orthodox Chuch Eastern when in fact the Orthodox Church exists just as much in the West as it does in the East.AnswerIf by Orthodox religion you mean religion which is Orthodox then orthodo religion has existed since the dawn of time. If however you are referrring to the Orthodox Church then, from a Roman Catholic stand point the Orthodox church came into being (officially) in 1054 at the Great Schism between the eastern church and the western church.AnswerThe Orthodox Church was founded by Jesus Christ in Jerusalem in the year 33 AD, which is known as the Day of Pentecost.Orthodox churches begin when a church splits. Those that adhere to the traditional ways of doing things are orthodox, and those that have decided to do things differently, have a different name.The Orthodox Church was founded by Jesus Christ in Jerusalem in 33 AD, on the Day of Pentecost, making it more than 2,000 years old.The Orthodox Church was founded in the year 33 AD on the day of Pentecost. From that time onwards, it has remained unchanged for over 2,000, keeping faithful to the same beliefs and traditions of Jesus Christ and the Apostles. It also has an unbroken succession of bishops (called Apostolic Succession), who can trace their history from the New Testament Apostolic era to the present day.

Which emperor decided to split the empire into an eastern and western half?

Which empire?The Diocletian

Which emperor decided to split empire into eastern and western half?

Which empire?The Diocletian

Is Christianity a sin?

Christianity is only a sin when they try to force there beliefs on others.Christianity is about love and peace so Christianity cannot be a sin. God decided what was and wasn't a sin so He wouldn't make his own religion a sin.