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Soviet style communism was 100 percent atheistic. Communism teaches that religion is 'the opiate of the masses' and makes people into sheep.
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How did Peter the Great deal with nobility and the church?
To deal with the nobility, Peter I reorganized the government, Nobles could only advance in the governement if they were loyal to Peter I. To make sure that the Russian Church did not control him, Peter I abolished the position of Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church.
What are 3 differences and similarities of Christianity in the east and west of byzantine?
There was no such thing as east and west of Byzantine. The Byzantine Empire was not divided into east and west. Its official religion was Orthodox Christianity, which is sometimes also called Eastern Orthodox to distinguish it from the Oriental Orthodox Churches. The latter is an umbrella term for a number of Churches which hare separate from the mainstream Orthodox Churches found among the Egyptians, the Syrians and the Armenians (the Coptic Church, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, the Syriac Orthodox Church, and the Armenian Apostolic Church).
How did Peter the Great westernize Russia?
He just wanted to take control governmental over the Church just to prevent the Church leaders from influencing policy and to some extent it made it possible to establish absolutism. He founded the Holy Synod, a governmental body from which the monarchy and the influential nobility could control the Church and the sphere of religion.
Where was the church in mama mia?
The church in Mamma Mia is Agios Ioannis Prodromos Monastery on the island of Skopelos. You cannot actually get married IN the church unless your religion is Greek orthodox.
What are the major religions of Finland?
79,7% of the Finns belong to the Evangelical-Lutheran church, so it's the main church of Finland. 1,1% Finns are in the Orthodox Church. Then there are Islam, Jewish and a little bit Buddha church supporters in Finland. So there are Christian, Orthodox, Islam, Jewish and Buddha churches and communities.
Did the Eastern Orthodox Church ever persecute heretics?
No they did not.
Are there women priests in the Russian orthodox church?
The Russian Orthodox Church does not ordain priests.
The Russian church name?
Russian Orthodox Church
When was Russian Orthodox Church in America created?
Russian Orthodox Church in America was created in 1927.
Who is the leader of the Russian orthodox church?
The current leader of the Russian Orthodox Church is Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow.
Did Lenin support the Russian Orthodox Church?
Lenin played an active role is trying to end the power of the Russian Orthodox Church. His reign of terror saw the destruction of churches and the killing of priests, monks and nuns. The Orthodox Church was declared illegal under the Communist regime and a systematic campaign of persecution and killings took place under Lenin and the other Communist leaders. Millions of Orthodox people were killed during the 70 years of Communism in Russia.
What kind of orthodox church is in Romania Greek or Russian?
The Romanian Orthodox Church mainly follows the liturgical practice of the Greek Orthodox Church, rather than the Russian Orthodox Church, such as the use of the new calendar.
What is a characteristic of the Russian Orthodox Church?
The date on which the church celebrates Easter because the Eastern/Russian Orthodox Church base it on the old Julian calendar.
The official church of Russia was?
The Russian Orthodox Church
Biggest church in russia?
Russian Orthodox Church.
What is the official religion in a communist state?
Apart from Marxism, Lenninism and Communism; mostly Atheism... You also have the Orthodox Russian Church which (I believe) is a quasi-Christian/pagan state church.
Who is the head of the Russian Orthodox chruch?
The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church is currently Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow.
