Kiev Theological School

Definition

Moscow is presented as the guardian of Orthodox purity and spiritual prestige, a dream revived by the zealots of piety, but also an ideological fence that had to be broken by turning to Kiev and Greek learning.

Episodes

• 045 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 8
• 046 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 9

Related Concepts

• Third Rome

Biblical References

• 1 Samuel 16 (implicit allusion, anointing of David) — The Lord said to Samuel, “How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for my
• Matthew 16:18 (implicit ecclesiological foundation of the patriarchal office) — *And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. *
• Psalm 6 (Sixth Psalm) — For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger. Do not discipline me in your raging fury. Have mercy on me, Lor