Philaret (Theodore Nikitich Romanov), Metro- 

 polite of Moscow. He exerted a great influence 

 upon the domestic affairs of Russia during the 

 period of trouble (1605-1682). Being the Most 

 Holy Patriarch, Theodore became theoretically 

 a co-regent with his son Michael who then suc- 

 ceeded to the throne at the age of sixteen. As an 

 author he compiled catechism, religious books, and 

 prayers. His domestic services were: 



He induced peasants to stay on the soil 

 instead of migrating to the steppes, 

 where they became freebooters instead 

 of taxpayers. 



He advocated more equitable (propor- 

 tional) taxation. 



He furnished a nucleus for the Patri- 

 archal Library and was a founder of 



Theological Seminaries. 







With foreign officers he helped to or- 

 ganize the Muscovite Army. 



