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Gapon's Calling
- Father Gapon, disillusioned with the church, found his calling ministering to St. Petersburg's working class.
- His genuine concern for their well-being earned him a devoted following.
Gapon's Independent Work
- Gapon continued his work independently, emphasizing orthodoxy, autocracy, and nationality.
- He reassured officials by promoting loyalty to the Czar and focusing on religious aspects.
The Assembly's Growth and Context
- Gapon founded The Assembly during a time of rising political opposition and bad news from the Russo-Japanese War.
- He pushed boundaries, expanding beyond St. Petersburg, tolerated by a more liberal administration.