Grigori Rasputin

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Was Rasputin a member of the Russian Orthodox Church? Grigori Rasputin
13 days ago | beth

Was Rasputin a member of the Russian Orthodox Church?

Rasputin was not formally a member of the Russian Orthodox clergy, but he presented himself as a devout Orthodox Christian and spiritual healer. He was viewed with suspicion by church officials, particularly because of his unorthodox practices and lifestyle, which diverged from traditional Orthodox teachings.