The Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society and the Russian Pilgrimage Movement in 1914–1918
Journal: Proceedings of the Saratov Orthodox Theological Seminary
Year: 2024

The article considers the features of the activities of the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society (IOPS) in the field of organizing pilgrimages in 1914–1918. It is shown that Russia during the First World War sought to expand and strengthen its international positions. At the same time, the increase in military and economic problems, aggravated by the exacerbation of internal social conflicts, as well as the opposition of London and Paris, which feared the strengthening of geopolitical influence o