Just to clarify, when I see Vatican II as a comparable event for Catholics, I mean in its purpose and its effect (the utter desctruction of traditional liturgical practices and of the systematic piety of the people). They are not similar in their executions. Vatican II did not curse and condemn to hell those who practiced the Latin rite as heretics to the faith, nor did it punish with tortures, imprisonments, and executions all who resisted. However, in being so kind and gentle, the extent of resistance among the Catholics and their perception of the meaning and implications of the council were not at all inflamed to the extent it was in Russia, in a broad and popular way. 1666 instantly made zealots out of millions who were willing to flee to utter isolation in the most remote and uninhabitable places, and even live without a priesthood rather than betray their faith. Such a test did not occur in the west, and may never occur, as their ecclesiastical structure is fundamentally different from that of the east.
Wonderful history lesson, thank you. 🙏
Just to clarify, when I see Vatican II as a comparable event for Catholics, I mean in its purpose and its effect (the utter desctruction of traditional liturgical practices and of the systematic piety of the people). They are not similar in their executions. Vatican II did not curse and condemn to hell those who practiced the Latin rite as heretics to the faith, nor did it punish with tortures, imprisonments, and executions all who resisted. However, in being so kind and gentle, the extent of resistance among the Catholics and their perception of the meaning and implications of the council were not at all inflamed to the extent it was in Russia, in a broad and popular way. 1666 instantly made zealots out of millions who were willing to flee to utter isolation in the most remote and uninhabitable places, and even live without a priesthood rather than betray their faith. Such a test did not occur in the west, and may never occur, as their ecclesiastical structure is fundamentally different from that of the east.