Description: This book provides a rare glimpse into the present-day life of the Russian Orthodox Church, one of the oldest and most significant branches of Christianity. The author, an expert on the subject, traces the Church's history from its re-establishment in 1943 to the present day, exploring its relationship with the state and its role in Russian society. The book offers valuable insights into the Church's internal structure, its theological beliefs, and its social and cultural activities, revealing the challenges and opportunities it faces in the 21st century. Through detailed accounts of church ceremonies, interviews with clergy, and analysis of official documents, this book sheds light on the enduring faith and resilience of the Russian Orthodox Church, offering a unique perspective on the religious landscape of one of the world's largest countries. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 236
Type: textbook
Book Title: Russian Orthodox Church : Organization, Situation, Activity (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Russia & the Former Soviet Union
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 0.5 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 11.4 Oz
Author: Moscow Patriarchate
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback