The article studies the organization of aid to the front by church institutions in the Novosibirsk region during the Great Patriotic War and in modern times. During the pre-war secularization process, the structures of parish churches were practically non-existent. Despite the difficult situation for the Orthodox Church, Orthodox hierarchs encouraged believers to adopt a patriotic attitude and do their best to achieve victory. The publication examines the problem of including believers in assisting the front, which was manifested in various forms of support for the national army during 1941–1945 and today. The roles of clergy and frontline soldiers who became priests after the war are highlighted. It is demonstrated that the restoration of religious structures in 1943 helped organize aid for the war effort. The government has assessed the results of these efforts. The assistance of believers from the Novosibirsk region became part of the overall process of believer assistance to the front during the Great Patriotic War.
Key words: religion, parishes, the Great Patriotic War, aid to the front, volunteering, patriotism
DOI: 10.22250/20728662-2025-3-28-32
About the authors
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Dmitry A. Tsyplakov – Candidate of Philosophy, Assistant Professor at the Church Theology Department of the Novosibirsk Orthodox Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor at the Department of Philosophy, Institute of Philosophy and Law, Novosibirsk National Research State University; 127 Voenny gorodok St., Ob, 633103, Russia;1 Pirogova St., Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Orcid: 0000-0003-4015-5739 |
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Svetlana M. Tsyplakova – Candidate of Cultural Studies, Assistant Professor at the Department of Socio-Cultural and Library Activities, Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University; Assistant Professor at the Department of Church Theology, Novosibirsk Orthodox Theological Seminary; 28 Vilyuyskaya St., Novosibirsk, 630126, Russia; 127 Voenny gorodok St., Ob, 633103, Russia; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Orcid: 0000-0001-9590-7032 |