Which group felt that Peter's reforms to the Russian Orthodox Church were too much change for the Church.
Holy Synod
Old Believers
foreigners
Streltsy
Serfs
Cossacks
Not sure maybe Holy Synod but help would be greatly appreciated
Does anyone know? Please!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Believers
Old Believers
Peter himself created "Holy Synod" to destroy old hierarchy
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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and the princes of Kiev?
The Church controlled the dependent princes.
The Church’s and princes’ powers were independent.
The Church and the princes shared power equally.
The Church was dependent on the princes’ power.
You are on the right track! The group that felt that Peter's reforms to the Russian Orthodox Church were too much change for the Church is the Old Believers.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the options:
1. Holy Synod: The Holy Synod was actually created by Peter the Great as part of his reforms to the Russian Orthodox Church. Therefore, they would not be opposed to his reforms.
2. Foreigners: This group does not have a direct connection to the Russian Orthodox Church or Peter's reforms, so they are unlikely to be the answer.
3. Streltsy: The Streltsy was a military corps in Russia, not specifically affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church. While they did oppose some of Peter's reforms, their primary concern was not about the Church.
4. Serfs: Serfs were peasant laborers and did not have significant involvement in the Church or reforms.
5. Cossacks: Cossacks were a semi-nomadic group in Russia. They were not directly connected to the Russian Orthodox Church or Peter's reforms, so they are unlikely to be the answer.
Therefore, the most suitable answer is option 2, the Old Believers. The Old Believers were traditionalist members of the Russian Orthodox Church who opposed the changes introduced by Peter the Great, particularly the alterations to liturgical practices and rituals. They believed that these reforms disrupted the Orthodox traditions and were seen as too radical.