👉 Nazaritism is a form of religious and political ideology that originated in Eastern Europe during the 19th century. It emerged from the influence of Russian Orthodox Christianity, especially within the Russian Church hierarchy and among its followers. The ideology centers on the idea that the church should be seen as an organization of the state and the people, rather than a separate entity. The term "nazaritism" is often used to describe this type of religious and political philosophy because it emphasizes the importance