Feofan Prokopovich

Feofan Prokopovich (1681–1736) was a prominent Russian theologian and philosopher who played a key role in shaping the intellectual and religious life of Russia in the early 18th century. He was an influential supporter of the reforms of Peter the Great and worked to modernize the Russian Orthodox Church, integrating Western ideas and education. Prokopovich sought to make religion more understandable and relevant to everyday people, emphasizing reason and morality. His writings and teachings helped bridge traditional faith with Enlightenment thinking, influencing Russian religious thought and education during his time.