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Religion > The Оrthodox Church
10-19th cent.
The Orthodox Church in Latvia from X to XX cnt.

The Orthodox Church in Latvia from X to XX cnt.

The history of the Russian people is allied to the history of the Orthodox Church. The first records of the Orthodox religion in Latvia date back to the tenth century. The famous route ‘from the Varangians to the Greeks’ ran along the Daugava river (the Western Dvina). This was not only a trade route but a road that spread of Christianity. In the eastern regions of present day Latvia Christianity came from the neighbouring lands of Ancient Rus: from Polotsk, Pskov and Novgorod. Data from archaeological excavations as well as written sources bear witness to the presence of Orthodox Christianity on the territory of Latvia before the invasion of the crusaders. There are no historical facts to prove that the spread of the Orthodox faith was violent in character during those times. >>

Religion > The Оrthodox Church
1900-1917

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Religion > The Оrthodox Church
1918-40
The Latvian Orthodox Churrch in the interwar years

The Latvian Orthodox Churrch in the interwar years

After the formation of the independent Baltic States the eparchy of Riga was divided into two parts – Estonian and Latvian. On 27 February 1920 the All-Latvian Assembly of the Orthodox Church elected John Pommer as the Archbishop of Riga and all Latvia.

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Religion > The Оrthodox Church
1941-45
Orthodox Church during the II World War

Orthodox Church during the II World War

Orthodox Church during the II World War. >>

Religion > The Оrthodox Church
1945-90
Orthodoxy Church in Soviet Latvia

Orthodoxy Church in Soviet Latvia

After Latvia became part of the USSR the Latvian Orthodox Church was returned to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchy of Moscow. Church life entered an uneasy period of fighting for survival in an atheist state. Churches were closed and destroyed. Many clergymen suffered repressions. Part of the congregation abandoned the church, fearing persecution. But even in these difficult circumstances the Orthodox Church continued to bring the light of faith to the people. >>

Religion > The Оrthodox Church
1991 - ...
The Orthodox Church in modern Latvia

The Orthodox Church in modern Latvia

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