The Parish Clergy in Nineteenth-Century Russia

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Focusing on the social history of the clergy in the nineteenth century, this volume explores the various issues and debates surrounding them. It examines the repeated reform efforts aimed at improving the clergy's role and structure, highlighting the significant effects these reforms had on the perspectives and practices of parish clergy. Through this lens, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the clergy's position within the broader societal changes of the era.