The Russian Orthodox Church

A Contemporary History

Jane Ellis

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Routledge
19 January 2026

Regional studies; Social & cultural history; Religion & politics; History of religion; Orthodox & Oriental Churches

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Society

The Russian Orthodox Church (1986) concentrates on the recent history of the church, examining the situation of Russian Orthodox believers in the Soviet Union. It demonstrates that freedom of religion did not exist in the Soviet Union, although the church remained a vigorous and potent force in Soviet society which the authorities were unable to ignore.

By: Jane Ellis
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9781032887210
ISBN 10: 1032887214
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Soviet Society
Pages: 538
Publication Date: 19 January 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Churches and Dioceses 2. Parish Life 3. The Clergy 4. Theological Education 5. Monasticism 6. Publications 7. The Laity 8. The Episcopate 9. Church–State Relations 10. The Rise of Orthodox Dissent: up to 1974 11. The Growth of Orthodox Dissent: 1974–6 12. The Flowering of Orthodox Dissent: 1976–9 13. The Repression of Orthodox Dissent: 1976–80 14. Concluding Summary: up to 1985

Jane Ellis was at the time of writing a Senior Researcher and Editor of Religion in Communist Lands at Keston College, Kent.