Pectoral Crosses

Definition

Clergy were treated as a distinct estate with compulsory education for children of clergy; reforms under Paul I and figures like Platon Levshin sought to raise clerical dignity and reduce humiliation.

Episodes

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

Related Concepts

• Clerical Estate And Social Elevation

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.