# The Priest — Resurrection character guide

> The Priest in Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0051-xlviii

## Who they are

A prison priest who conducts services.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/viii)

The old priest administers the oath to the jury.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xl)

Conducts the service mechanically, believing in the faith because it provides his income and is supported by the State; does not truly believe in the miracles he performs.

## Links

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