the Tithes.





th century Christianity continued to spread not only in Kiev, Novgorod, Rostov, and Suzdal, but also in Murom, Polotsk, Volodymyr-Volynskyi, Smolensk, Pskov, Lutsk, Tmutarakan and other regions. Influenced by Christianity, the Slavic tribes began to form a unified state. The children of Vladimir, who each recieved parts of the land, worked on spreading of Christianity on their territories. Thus, in 10century Christianity continued to spread not only in Kiev, Novgorod, Rostov, and Suzdal, but also in Murom, Polotsk, Volodymyr-Volynskyi, Smolensk, Pskov, Lutsk, Tmutarakan and other regions. Influenced by Christianity, the Slavic tribes began to form a unified state.





The peaceful methods, with which Christianity was set up in the Rus’ territory, led to its successful and quick acceptance by the locals. The work of saint Kirill and Mefody,over a century prior to the events, contributed to it as well; thanks to them the preachers could say the sermons in native Slavic language. Christianity was set up with words, and without aggression and violence.





Another means of preaching, were the famous feasts held by Vladimir. On Sundays and the days of great church feasts, long festive tables were put on the streets of Kiev. The bells tolled and the choirs sang. For example, on May 12, 996 - the day when the Church of the Tithes was blessed – the Prince organized the great feast and made donations to the weak, the poor, and the pilgrims, and of course monasteries and churches. The sick and poor got barrels of wine and honey, bread, meat fish, and cheese.