6.3 Cultural influence of the church Flashcards
What % of the population followed Orthodoxy in Russia?
70%
When was the Tsar’s authority separated from the Church?
Late 1800’s
What was religious influence like in the countryside?
In every peasant hut there was (supposedly) a religious corner
- mix between religious and superstitious belief
What was the role of Priests like in the Orthodox church?
Priests in every village were also accorded a state position
- Often asked to contravene the religious order to pass on what was said in confession
What did Pyotr Valuev do in 1862?
++ what was his role?
In 1862 Pyotr Valuev, set up an Ecclesiastical commission to observe Church practices after reports of poor clerical behavior
By 1868 reforms were introduced to improve the education of Priests
++ Minister of Internal Affairs
What was Alexander II’s stance on religion and how did he manipulate it to his advantage?
- Strong believer in Religion and was aware of the influence it had
- Alexander III enforced Orthodoxy through Russification and it became illegal to convert to anything else
What was the political role of the Church under Alexander III?
- Control over primary education
- Ability to censor and
- Church courts could punish crimes.
Which groups were persecuted under Russification for not converting? (2)
- Old believers
- Ukrainian Uniate Church
Who was (supposedly) forced to convert to Orthodoxy under Alexander III?
- 8,500 Muslims
- 50,000 pagans
- 40,000 Catholics and Lutherans
(about 100k)
What was the belief of a 19th century Priest upon the true influence of the Orthodox church?
++ what does he say about this
- Suggests the influence of the church wasn’t as strong as initially presented
‘Everywhere, from the most resplendent drawing rooms to smoky peasant huts, people disparage the clergy with the most vicious mockery… and infinite disgust’
Who said that ‘Everywhere, from the most resplendent drawing rooms to smoky peasant huts, people disparage the clergy with the most vicious mockery… and infinite disgust’?
19th century priest
