Old Believers' Cathedral, Vladimir
This church dates from 1644. To me, it is the most beautiful of the many historic churches and cathedrals in Vladimir.
About this place:
Despite its location in the center of the historic town of Vladimir, few people are aware of the existance of the beautiful Old Believers' Church, dating from 1644. So-called Old Believers separated from the Russian Orthodox Church in 1666 over a disagreement with reforms instituted by the Church hierarchy. Old Believers have been discriminated against ever since these reforms were implemented, and sadly, this discrimination continues to this day.
Vladimir, Vladimirskaya Oblast', RU
Discovered by Jane Keeler
on 24 December 2007.
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