Orthodoxy on the Line: Russian Orthodox Christians and Labor Migration in the Progressive Era. By Aram G. Sarkisian. New York: New York University Press, 2025. 336 pp. 50. 00 hardcover. | Synapse
June 13, 2026
Orthodoxy on the Line: Russian Orthodox Christians and Labor Migration in the Progressive Era. By Aram G. Sarkisian. New York: New York University Press, 2025. 336 pp. 50. 00 hardcover.
Key Points
To examine the interaction between Russian Orthodox Christianity and labor migration during the Progressive Era.
Historical analysis of Russian Orthodox Christian communities
Review of migration patterns and their impacts on religious practices
Exploration of cultural integration within labor contexts
Labor migration influenced the cultural identity of Russian Orthodox Christians in America.
There was a notable shift in religious practices among migrant communities.
The interplay of orthodoxy and labor migration highlighted tensions within community values.
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