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Which social class was Patriarch Nikon from?
Peasants
What made him friends with tsar?
He had a strong character and was not afraid to speak his mind
Why did many church officials want a reform?
The church needed to be better if they wanted to be the head of all Orthodox Christians
Did Patriarch Nikon and archpriest Avvakum know each other?
Yes, they were members of the same club and worked together
What big religious even happened in 1653?
Patriarch Nikon started his reform
Why did Patriarch Nikon list the support of tsar Alexey Michailovich?
He challenged the tsar's power and claimed to be above him
What exactly was Patriarch Nikon changing?
Books and rituals
What happened to those who disagreed with the reform?
They were persecuted, arrested and sometimes executed
What happened to Patriarch Nikon?
He was trialed and sent into exile
What happened to archpriest Avvakum after 20 years of imprisonment?
He was burned alive
What do we call those who did not accept Nikon's reform?
Old Believers
Which good thing happened for the church in 1970?
The church lifted a curse on Old Believers
