Romanovs and the Russian Soul: Orthodox Faith & Identity

The Romanov Dynasty: Rise, Power, and Bloody End — Fexingo History · Sep 11, 2026 · 7m · transcript

While we often focus on the political machinations, wars, and personal dramas of the Romanov dynasty, this episode explores the spiritual bedrock that held the empire together for three centuries. We examine how the Tsars used Orthodoxy not just as a religion, but as a tool of statecraft and identity. Lucas walks us through the schism of the 17th century, the fierce reforms of Patriarch Nikon, and the subsequent rise of the Old Believers who fled into the forests rather than compromise their faith. Luna asks about the everyday impact of these theological battles on the common people and how…