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Patriarch Nikon of Moscow — Age & Birthday

Born: 7 May 1605 · Died: 17 August 1681 · Age at death: 76

How old was Patriarch Nikon of Moscow when he died?

Patriarch Nikon of Moscow died aged 76. He was born on 7 May 1605 and died on 17 August 1681.

Head of the Russian Orthodox Church who introduced major liturgical reforms

Did you know?His controversial changes to church rituals led to a permanent schism in Russian Christianity and the rise of the Old Believers movement.

Nikon (Russian: Ни́кон, Old spelling: Нїконъ), born Nikita Minin (Никита Минин; 7 May 1605 – 17 August 1681) was the seventh Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus' of the Russian Orthodox Church, serving officially from 1652 to 1666. He was renowned for his eloquence, energy, piety and close ties to Tsar Alexis of Russia.

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Age at death
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