bezpopovtsy (Meaning)
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bezpopovtsy (n.)
A Russian sect. See Raskolnik.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bezpopovtsy
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bezpopovtsy Sentence Examples
- The bezpopovtsy, a Russian Old Believer sect, rejected the authority of priests.
- Bezpopovtsy communities often chose elders or spiritual leaders from within their own ranks.
- The bezpopovtsy held that the true church existed in secret, hidden from the state and official clergy.
- Bezpopovtsy rituals and practices differed from those of the established Orthodox Church.
- Some bezpopovtsy communities practiced self-baptism, believing that all believers were capable of administering the sacrament.
- The bezpopovtsy faced persecution from both the Russian state and the official Orthodox Church.
- Bezpopovtsy beliefs and practices were influenced by mystical and apocalyptic elements.
- The bezpopovtsy played a significant role in the development of Russian religious thought.
- Modern bezpopovtsy communities continue to exist in Russia and other countries.
- The study of bezpopovtsy has shed light on the diversity and complexity of Russian religious traditions.
FAQs About the word bezpopovtsy
A Russian sect. See Raskolnik.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The bezpopovtsy, a Russian Old Believer sect, rejected the authority of priests.
Bezpopovtsy communities often chose elders or spiritual leaders from within their own ranks.
The bezpopovtsy held that the true church existed in secret, hidden from the state and official clergy.
Bezpopovtsy rituals and practices differed from those of the established Orthodox Church.
