In this series of podcasts, we will examine the history of the Russian Orthodox Old Believers, born out of the Russian Church reforms of the 17th century. We will move chronologically and examine history, events, people and aftermath.
Today we talk about Protopop (Archpriest) Avvakum. The most famous opponent of the Nikonian reforms of the 17th century and a saint among the Old Believers.
11 Aug 2021
Edinoverie (Old Believers) part I: Origin and history
Today we start a new mini series about Edinoverie: Old Believers that have united with the Russian Orthodox Church. We will go through the history of Edinoverie, its origin and challenges it faced. In future episodes, we will examine the situation on the eve of the Russian revolution as well as the modern situation.
30 Aug 2020
Sign of the Cross throughout history (Old believers series ep. 7)
In the 7th episode of the Old Believers series we examine the history and development of the Christian sign of the Cross and blessing. One finger? Two fingers? Three fingers? or perhaps Five fingers? It might seem trivial - but for the Old Believers it is a crucial question. It should be an important question for all Christians, after all, it express dogmas of the faith!
30 Aug 2020
Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov (Old Believers series ep. 6)
Today we discuss Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov, his life and his role in the Nikonian reforms
7 Aug 2020
Patriarch Nikon - Saint or Heretic? Old Believers series, ep. 5.
In todays episode we look closer at the life of Patriarch Nikom up until the reforms of the 1660's.
Was he a Saint? Was he a power hungry heretic?
7 Aug 2020
Old Believers series, ep. 4: Tsar, Third Rome and the Greeks [live]
Today we are trying a live stream of the Old Believers series. In this 4th episiode we will look closely on the notions of Third Rome, The view on Greeks in Moscow at the time and the position of the Tsar.
20 Jul 2020
Old Believers series, ep. 3: Stoglav Council of 1551
Today in the third episode of the Old Believers series we briefly talk about the Stoglav Council of 1551 - why it took place and why it is important for Old Believers.
24 Jun 2020
Old Believers series, ep. 2: Baptism of Rus, Isidore of Kiev, Possessors & non-Possessors
Today in the second episode of the Old Believers series we go through, briefly, the history of the Church in Rus, starting from 988 with the Baptism of Rus in Kiev and ending at the end of the 15th century. This will allow us to better understand the historical background of the reforms. Next episode will look into the important Stoglav Council that took place in 1551 and is vital in understanding why many rejected the reforms of Patriarch Nikon.
24 Jun 2020
Old Believers series, ep.1: Introduction
In this first introductory video podcast, we briefly explain who we are and what our goal with this “Old Believers” series is. We invite and encourage all to post questions in the comment section below. We will make an attempt to answer all questions on future episodes of the show.
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