The Bolsheviks' War on Religion: Patriarch Tikhon and the Church

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Russian Orthodox Church's confrontation with the Bolshevik regime. After the October Revolution, the new government sought to eradicate religious influence. Patriarch Tikhon (Vasily Bellavin), elected in 1917 after centuries of tsarist control, became a focal point of resistance. The episode covers the 1918 decree on separation of church and state, the seizure of church valuables during the 1921-22 famine, the show trial of clergy, and Tikhon's house arrest. It also delves into the Renovationist (Living Church) movement, a Bolshevik-backed schism, and the tragic fates of priests and believers. The discussion touches on the destruction of churches, the execution of Metropolitan Vladimir of Kiev, and the eventual compromise Tikhon made with the regime. This is a story of faith under fire, revealing how the revolution targeted not just the monarchy but the spiritual foundation of Russian life.

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