Description
In a provincial Russian town, a steadfast Orthodox priest, Savely Tuberozov, leads his small community with conviction—refusing to compromise even when church authorities and local officials demand obedience. As political pressure mounts to “eradicate schism,” he openly condemns the destruction of an Old Believers’ church and challenges the abuses that keep peasants trapped in exploitation. When he delivers a sermon that blends moral urgency with pointed social critique, his courage turns him into a target, triggering demotion, humiliation, and ultimately a tragic end. Woven with Leskov’s sharp eye for character and institutional hypocrisy, the story explores faith under coercion, the cost of integrity, and the collision between spiritual duty and state power.
Available Editions
paperback
Greenwood
Published Jan 1, 1971
456 pages
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Details
First Published
1872
Language
rus
Translation
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Cathedral Folk by Nikolai Leskov.