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Raskol - The Schism within the Russian Orthodox Church
Episode 324
Published 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
Today, we cover the only major schism in Russian Orthodox history, known as the Raskol. Occurring in the mid-17th century, the reforms of Patriarch Nikon, led to the schism that would pit one side, the central church, against those known as the Old Believers, millions who exist to this day.