As Peter the Great tries to westernize Russia, he enacts many reforms that follow a similar pattern. One pattern that I was able to discern from the readings was that each reform had a part in limiting the power of the church or Boyars. The church is seen to be limited with the role of priests. To become a priest you must be taught by a bishop and formally trained. A person cannot just decide to be a priest because he wants to reap the benefits of the position. … Read the rest here
Dead or Alive, You’re Coming with Me
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