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The Old Rite of the Russian Orthodox Church refers to the rituals and service books as they existedOur Lord Enthroned prior to the reforms of Patriarch Nikon, beginning in 1653. Old Believers -- or, more correctly, Old Ritualists -- are Russian Orthodox Christians who have preserved the Old Rite.
Prior to the Russian Revolution in 1917, there were probably more than 20 million Old Ritualists throughout the world. However, after more than half-a-century of Communist persecution, there are less than 2 million.
Old Ritualists are known for their strict adherence to the practices of the Russian Orthodox Church as it existed prior to Patriarch Nikon. Additionally, Old Ritualists have preserved an ancient form of singing, known as Znamenny Chant, that continues to draw the attention of other Orthodox Christians, as well as scholars and historians.



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