old believers schism
The "Old Believers schism" refers to a division within the Russian Orthodox Church in the 17th century. It occurred when some members rejected liturgical reforms introduced by the Patriarch Nikon, leading to a split between those who embraced the changes and those who remained loyal to traditional practices.
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