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The Romanovs and the Russian Orthodox Church: From Peter to Nicholas
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Romanov dynasty's complex relationship with the Russian Orthodox Church. From Peter the Great's abolition of the patriarchate and creation of the Holy Synod in 1721, through the secularizing reforms of Catherine the Great, to the reactionary policies of Nicholas I and the tragic fate of the Church under the last tsar, they trace how the Church evolved from a powerful independent institution to a state department, and finally to a pillar of autocracy that collapsed with the monarchy. Key figures include Patriarch Adrian, Metropolitan Stefan…
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