Benovska, Milena (2021) Orthodox Revivalism in Russia: Driving Forces and Moral Quests. Routledge, Milton Park. ISBN 978-0-367-47420-1 (hbk); 978-1-003-03547-3 (ebk)
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Orthodoxy has achieved a large-scale revival in Russia following the collapse of Communism. However, paradoxically, although there is a high level of identification with Orthodoxy, there is in fact a low level of church attendance. This book, based on in-depth ethnographic fieldwork, explores the social background and moral attitudes of the "little flock" of believers who actively participate in religious life. It reveals that the complex moral beliefs of the faithful have a disproportionately high impact on Russian society overall; that among the faithful there is a strong emphasis on striving for personal perfection; but that also there are strong collective ideas concerning religious nationalism and the synergy between the secular and the religious. Chapters: 1 The vicarious religion: the strength of the "little flock" of believers 2 Multiple moralities and religious power 3 In search of salvation: narratives of conversion, "moral torment", and miracles 4 Politics of memory and religious nationalism: martyrs and heroes
| Item Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | nationalism, social aspects, artistic influence, moral values |
| Subjects: | B Mission theology/theory > Conversion G Christian traditions/Denominations > Eastern Orthodox H Social research and religion in Central Eastern Europe |
| Divisions: | Former Soviet Union > Russian Federation |
| Depositing User: | Katharina Penner |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Oct 2025 06:24 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Oct 2025 06:24 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/3201 |
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