From peasant to patriarch : account of the birth, uprising, and life of His Holiness Nikon, Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia / written by his cleric Ioann Shusherin ; translated and annotated by Kevin Kain and Katia Levintova.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shusherin, Ivan Kornilʹevich, approximately 1630-1690.

Contributor:

Kain, Kevin, 1966-

Levintova, Kati︠a︡, 1970-

Standardized Title:

Izvi͡estīe o rozhdenīi i vospitanīi i o zhitīi svi͡ati͡eĭshago Nikona, Patrīarkha Moskovskago i vsei͡a Rossii. English

Language:

English

Russian

Subjects (All):

Nikon, Patriarch of Moscow and of Russia, 1605-1681.

Nikon.

Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ--Bishops--Biography.

Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ.

Orthodox Eastern Church--Russia--Bishops--Biography.

Orthodox Eastern Church.

Russkai︠a︡ pravoslavnai︠a︡ t︠s︡erkovʹ.

Bishops.

Russia.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

x, 203 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, [2007]

Summary:

Nikon (1605-1681), patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, is best known for imposing the religious reforms that ultimately led to the schism of the Russian Orthodox Church. Yet only the Account of the Birth, Life, and Upbringing of His Holiness Nikon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia (1680s) comes close to immortalizing the vicissitudes of Nikon's entire life. Written by Ioann Shusherin (d. 1693), the patriarch's protege and confidant, the Account presents Nikon as he appeared to his contemporary supporters. The biography chronicles Nikon's steady rise through the ecclesiastical ranks, dramatic downfall, and extraordinary rehabilitation. While discussing Nikonian religious reforms, the Account focuses on Nikon's relationship with the Romanov royal family and his monastery building program, especially the early history of the New Jerusalem Monastery and its main sanctuary, the Church of the Resurrection. This unique narrative features rare eyewitness accounts of momentous events and daily life during a period of unprecedented political, religious, and social change in Russia. From Peasant to Patriarch is the first English language translation of the Account. Kevin M. Kain and Katia Levintova offer extensive commentary, parallel texts, and a glossary of Russian terms that contribute to the depth of this text. From Peasant to Patriarch opens new doors to the study of Russian history, religion, and culture.

Contents:

Account of the Birth, Upbringing, and Life of His Holiness Nikon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Written by His Cleric Ioann Shusherin 25

Annotations to the Account 109.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-178) and index.

ISBN:

9780739115794

0739115790

OCLC:

85444082