Zaharova, A. V. Charitable Activities of Orthodox Monasteries in the Second Half of the 19th – Early 20th Centuries (the Yaroslavl Diocese Case)

Abstract: The article describes one of the major forms of social ministry of the Orthodox monasteries in the second half of the XIX-early XX century - the charity. The author analyzes the causes of monastic charity during the period, shows the main directions and methods of social work of black clergy. Problem charity Orthodox monasteries considered in the regional aspect, in the Yaroslavl diocese that makes a signifi cant contribution to re-create the most complete historical picture of the origin and evolution of such an important element of social and cultural life of the country as a charity.

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