Background information: In this passage from the Primary Chronicles, Vladimir I of Kiev has instructed advisers to inspect the religions of the world and to report their findings back to him.What most impressed Vladimir’s advisers when they visited the churches?

Vladimir’s advisers were most struck by the splendor of the church and its worship. They described the church as so beautiful that they could not tell whether they were on earth or in heaven. This points to the appearance of the church, rather than the number of people attending or how welcoming the worshippers were.

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