In the 17th-and-18th-century Russian Empire, the first recorded Doukhobors concluded clergy and formal rituals are unnecessary, believing in God's presence in every human being. They rejected the secular government, the Russian Orthodox priests, icons, all church rituals, and the belief the Bible is a supreme source of divine revelation. [7] .

Understand Doukhobor settlement dates and patterns, geographic setting, migration routes, place names, historical maps and changing political boundaries.

Aug 22, 2013 · Doukhobors are a sect of Russian dissenters, many of whom now live in western Canada. They are known for a radical pacifism which brought them notoriety during the 20th century. Today, their descendants in Canada number approximately 30,000, with one third still active in their culture.

Jun 24, 2021 · Peter Verigin's tomb is located near the historically Doukhobor village of Brilliant (Credit: Brendan Sainsbury) The fascinating but little-documented story of the Doukhobors, a pacifist...

Come experience the sights and sounds of Doukhobor life in the Southern Interior of British Columbia (1908-1938). Enjoy indoor and outdoor displays, interactive educational exhibits and historical artifacts.

Oct 2, 2018 · Doukhobors, also known as Dukhobors, are a Spiritual Christian religious group that originated from Russia in the 18 th century. Spiritual Christians believe that in addition to the bible, there are other supreme sources required in order to reach divine revelation.

The Doukhobor stand against killing met with harsh oppression on the part of Czarist State and Church authorities, and the Doukhobors were tortured and exiled under extremely arduous conditions, with the total loss of all normal freedom and privileges.

Aug 6, 2023 · From 1908 to 1912, around 5,000 Doukhobors migrated to the Kootenay region of B.C., driven by an unwavering determination to establish “the Kingdom of God on earth” once and for all. 1 Settling upon 14,000 acres of land, they embarked on one of the greatest experiments in communal living in the history of B.C. 2 […]

Our Doukhobor history timeline highlights just some of the many people, places and events of significance that shaped the Doukhobors from the mid 17th century to present day. For more comprehensive details on Doukhobor history, please visit the Doukhobor Genealogy Website.

May 29, 2018 · Canadian Doukhobors, an ethnic-confessional group, originated in seventeenth-century Russia. Their distinctive belief is in the moral primacy of the Voice of God within the self; hence they are pacifists, refusing to take human life and thus extinguish the divine Voice.