
The study of religious concepts, doctrinal developments, and theological disputes among different denominations has long attracted scholarly attention. However, the practical impact of these doctrines—especially sainthood—on the daily life and rituals of believers has been less frequently examined. This article explores how the doctrine of sainthood in the Russian Orthodox Church, which is closely connected to the veneration of icons, manifests in the everyday religious experience of believers. To this end, the article first investigates the official status and role of saints from the Church’s perspective, and then analyzes the various ways in which the doctrine of sainthood influences the daily life and spirituality of Russian Orthodox adherents. Originally published in Haft Asman, Vol. 21, No. 76, September 2019 (ISSN: 2322-6490), pp. 45-62. Direct Link: https://haftasman.urd.ac.ir/article_97026.html --- This article is a structured translation and adaptation of selected content from Abdimuhamet Mamytov’s Turkish book "Azizlik Çeşitleri" (2013). The content has been re-arranged, abridged, and edited in an academic style by the uploader for publication in Haft Asman journal. This upload is intended solely for non-commercial academic dissemination. All rights to the original content belong to the original author and publisher. If you have any concerns about copyright or usage, please contact the uploader.
Everyday religion, Hagiology, Pilgrimage, Iconography, Ritual studies, Sainthood, Lived Religion, Orthodox Christianity, Material religion
Everyday religion, Hagiology, Pilgrimage, Iconography, Ritual studies, Sainthood, Lived Religion, Orthodox Christianity, Material religion
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