Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Lives of Eminent Russian Prelates"" by Reverend R. W. Blackmore is a biographical work that chronicles the lives of four prominent Russian church leaders. The book focuses on the lives of Nikon, the Sixth Patriarch of Moscow; Saint Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostoff; Michael, Metropolitan of Novgorod; and Saint Petersburg. The author has provided a detailed account of the personal and professional lives of these eminent church leaders, highlighting their contributions to the Russian Orthodox Church and the society at large. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Russian Orthodox Church and the lives of its influential leaders.1854. The biographies contained in this volume abound in expressions and allusions which must be but partially, if at all, intelligible to persons unacquainted with the geography, history, and customs of the Russians. The life of Nikon, Sixth Patriarch of Moscow, furnishes the reader with some particulars of Russian history relative to the extinction of the dynasty of Rurik and the election of Michael, son of Philaret; Saint Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostoff, who from his earliest years was devoted to God and the holy Church, contains much that is calculated to improve and to teach; and Michael, Metropolitan of Novgorod and St. Petersburg whose example is striking and worthy of all imitation: it is that of a man, raised from the very lowest rank of society to the most exalted position in the Church of Christ, and performing the duties of each successive station he filled with singular ability, energy and success. His whole life was devoted to the service of God and the good of his fellow men.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
