Melissinos Conditia

Definition

Catherine and Alexander I sought to reshape church life according to European Enlightenment ideals, including freedom of religion, educational reform, and rationalized administration.

Episodes

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

Related Concepts

• Enlightenment Reform Of The Church

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.