Epefanoftschins

Epefanoftschins a Russian sect, followers of a monk of Kiev who was ordained bishop through forged letters of recommendation. He died in prison, but is esteemed a martyr by his followers. Their sentiments are nearly the same as the Starobredsi, or Old Ceremonialists. Pinkerton's Greek Church, page 304. SEE RUSSIA; SEE RUSSIAN SECTS.