Historical Events tagged with "Orthodox Church"
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Religion & Philosophy
Tikhon Elected Patriarch of Russian Orthodox Church
November 5th, 1917 107 years ago
On November 5, 1917, Tikhon was elected the Patriarch of Moscow and of the Russian Orthodox Church during a critical time in Russia's political landscape following the October Revolution. This election occurred in the midst of profound societal upheaval, with the church seeking to assert its role in a rapidly changing nation. Tikhon, known for his commitment to the church and its traditions, became a central figure in guiding the faith through the turbulence of a new order.
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