The reformation of the Russian Orthodox Church

Abstract

In 1905-06, at a time when Russian society was undergoing a radical transformation, the Russian Orthodox Churchattempted its own reformation. The attempt failed, but the undertaking had significance nonetheless. It was the first time since Peter the Great's own "reformation" of the church that the Russian church was permitted to discuss a reorganization which would benefit Orthodox religion. The forum for discussion was the Preconciliar Commission, called during those revolutionary years.