The influence of Patriarch Nikon and Emperor Peter’s reforms on Serbian theology and education Cover Image

Утицај никоновско- петровских реформи на српско богословље и просвету
The influence of Patriarch Nikon and Emperor Peter’s reforms on Serbian theology and education

Author(s): Branko Radovanović
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), History of Education, 17th Century, 18th Century, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Свети Архијерејски Синод
Keywords: Patriarch Nikon; Emperor Peter the Great; the development of education; Jovan Rajić

Summary/Abstract: his paper aims to show us how the church and political reform in Russia during the 17th and 18th centuries influenced the situation in the Serbian Church. The reforms conducted by Nikon, the Russian Patriarch, had echoes in the Serbian Church. Emperor Peter the Great contributed to the development of education among the Serbs. Many Serbs during the 18th century were studying in Russia, among them the most famous was Jovan Rajić. Some settled in Russia and they had a significant role in ecclesiastical and political life.

  • Issue Year: XLIX/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 99-112
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Serbian