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'Cause at that time there wasn't any more mighty and cultural naighbour around Kievan Russia than Byzantine Empire. And its princes like Oleg and Sviatoslav I of Kiev along with their wariors were very familiar with this Empire through their raids on Constantinopolis.
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Why were Russians byzantine christians?
The first Christian missionaries to travel up the Volga into the land of the Rus, what would become Russia, were Greek Orthodox priests. The man now known as Saint Cyril was one of them. He invented the Cyrilic alphabet, basing it on the Greek alphabet and adding letters from both the Roman and Hebrew alphabets to make the sounds needed for the Slavic languages, and then he translated the Bible into what we now call Old Church Slavonic. That was the foundation for Russian literature, and the foundation of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Who was the first Russian leader to become a Christian?
Prince Vladimir the Great. Vladimir decided to adopt a monotheistic religion and sent advisors to investigate Islam, Judaism and several sects of Christianity. He decided against Islam because of the ban on alcohol. Although he was impressed by the Greek Orthodox churches and worship, his decision to adopt Orthodox Christianity also had political purposes.
When did Russia become a republic?
on the 14th of september of 1917, duma declared russia a republic
When did Roman Emperor constanine become christian?
Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.Constantine was supposed to have become a Christian on his deathbed. But there are many questions involved in the matter of his conversion, if it happened at all.
How did Alaska become America's?
It was purchased from Russia in 1867.
Kievan Russia became a Christian state because?
he became a cristian because he wanted too become a cristian. =)
Who is the leader of Kievan russia?
Oleg was the leader of Kievan Russian. As the Grand Prince of Kiev, Ukraine, Russia, Oleg's reign lasted from 882 to 1283. Kievan Russia, of course, was a loose federation of Eastern Slavic tribes in Europe. In fact, Kievan Russia was the precursor to what would eventually become Yugoslavia.
Who was the founder of Russia?
Rurik, a Viking chieftain, is considered to be the founder of the Rurik Dynasty which ruled the Kievan Rus. The Kievan Rus is an area that would eventually become Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. The first Tzar (ruler) of Russia, more or less as we know it today, was Ivan the Terrible (IV).
How can you become an orthodox christian?
The Orthodox Church welcomes people of all backgrounds who wish to become members of the Eastern Orthodox Church. You do not need to be Greek and you do not need to speak Greek to become an Orthodox Christian. You will need to speak to an Orthodox priest or bishop first, and then they will advise you about the procedures and whether a period of catechism (instruction in the Faith) is required before a baptism can take place. You should telephone and then visit an Orthodox church to begin the process.
Why did desmond tutu become a christian?
Yes, Desmond Tutu says he is a Christian, although he does not follow historic orthodox Christian doctrine.
Did Christian Russians adhere mainly to the Catholic Church?
No. When Prince Vladimir chose to become a Christian, he joined the Orthodox Church. His pagan subjects were therefore required to join the Orthodox Church.
How old is the greek orthodox religion?
The Orthodox Christian Church is over 2,000 years old, however, the name for this Church in Greece and some other parts of the world started to become known as "Greek Orthodox" from about 1821. The Greek Orthodox are part of the Orthodox Christian Church (sometimes called the Eastern Orthodox Church) which is the same Church that Jesus founded in 33 AD.
Why can't Jews become nuns?
Because you have to be either a Catholic or an Orthodox Christian to become a nun. The Jewish religion doesn't have religious orders (such as nuns and monks).
Why Kiev became known as themother of Russian cities' because of its?
Kiev is technically the birthplace of Russia, this was where the Kievan Rus was (a state of East Slavic peoples) which was the predecessor of Muscovy which would become the Russian Empire or 3rd Rome.
How do you become an orthodox Jew?
Yes, non-Orthodox Jews can become Orthodox by becoming more observant. Non-Jews can become Orthodox Jews through Orthodox conversion.
How do you convert to the Eastern Orthodox church?
The Orthodox Church welcomes people of all backgrounds who wish to become members of the Eastern Orthodox Church. You do not need to be Greek and you do not need to speak Greek to become an Orthodox Christian. You will need to speak to an Orthodox priest or bishop first, and then they will advise you about the procedures and whether a period of catechism (instruction in the Faith) is required before a baptism can take place. You should telephone and then visit an Orthodox church to begin the process.
What are the steps in converting to a greek orthodox?
The Orthodox Church welcomes people of all backgrounds who wish to become members of the Eastern Orthodox Church. You do not need to be Greek and you do not need to speak Greek to become an Orthodox Christian. You will need to speak to an Orthodox priest or bishop first, and then they will advise you about the procedures and whether a period of catechism (instruction in the Faith) is required before a baptism can take place. You should telephone and then visit an Orthodox church to begin the process.
