Khlystovites

Definition

Under Alexander I, mystical and Masonic circles influenced court and church affairs; the Bible Society became a center for such tendencies, prompting opposition from Orthodox hierarchs.

Episodes

• 050 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 13

Related Concepts

• Mysticism And Freemasonry

Biblical References

• John 18:36 — Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my servants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish authorities. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.