In this riveting episode, we delve into the tumultuous history of the Russian Church from the 17th century to the rise of the Bolsheviks. Host Lorelee Siemens takes us on a journey through the struggles and perseverance of believers during a time of great upheaval.

Discover the courageous stories of figures like Princess Dorothea von Leven and Princess Natalie Levine, who navigated the intricacies of faith and politics amidst persecution.

This episode sets the stage for our new series, 'The Church at War,' as we delve into the profound impact of the 20th century on the global church.

Chapters:

(00:59) The Russian Orthodox Church underwent significant turmoil following 1666 and 1667 reforms

(08:54) Princess Natalie Levine was a prominent figure in the Russian evangelical revival of 19th century

(12:42) Tsar Nicholas II. believed his authority came directly from God

(13:26) For the first time in Russian history, evangelical Christians were granted legal recognition

(16:17) After 300 years of Romanov rule, the Russian Empire came crashing down in 1917

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