The Old Believers are a group of Eastern Orthodox Christians that originated in Russia during the 17th century. They believe in traditional teachings of the church and reject innovations introduced...
There is little scholarship dedicated to how Russian Old Believers view their sexuality, but it is essential to understanding their community's religious beliefs and practices. As an Orthodox...
Challenges faced by young members of Old Believer communities are related to their traditional beliefs about sex and marriage. Traditional Old Believer marriages were arranged between families, but...
The Russian Old Believers are a Christian group that follows Orthodox traditions but rejects reforms made in the sixteenth century. This includes avoiding Western influence and modernization. Their...
The Old Believers are one of several sects that have split from mainstream Russian Orthodoxy since the 16th century. They follow an ancient version of the religion that is strict and traditionalist....
The Russian Old Believers were an ultra-conservative faction within the Russian Orthodox Church that emerged during the late 17th century, after the Patriarch Nikon introduced reforms to the church's...
Russian Orthodox Christianity has had a profound influence on the country's culture for centuries, and this is especially true when it comes to its moral code regarding sex, marriage, and family...