Orthodox military clergy in World War I

The article is devoted to the consideration of role military priests during World War I. starting points are assertions that with arrival Christianity on territory Russia, state power received a powerful tool patriotic education, motivation and stimulation for processes defending civil position hostilities various years in opposition an external enemy, mechanism calling not only intelligentsia, but also ordinary citizens soldiers fight Motherland, family, Russian land. However, today among modern researchers there no single point view regarding clergy I, opinions about importance this historical period differ dramatically. On basis analysis, it was found participation context I had both positive negative factors influence maintaining fighting spirit, mood, dedication desire protect Motherland at all costs members army Empire. Despite presence complex tendencies which due combination additional internal disintegration institution time, one cannot deny invaluable contribution Russia’s achievements