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Peter Verigin and the Doukhobors

Peter Verigin, 1922. Peter Verigin (HS85-10-39862) · E.J. Campbell · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Peter Verigin, known to his followers as “Lordly”, developed a Christian communalism rooted in Doukhobor teachings and, with Leo Tolstoy’s support, organized Doukhobor immigration to Canada in 1898–1899. He built communal villages on the Prairies and later led his followers’ mass migration to British Columbia.

Scope & context

Verigin as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Peter Vasilevich Verigin National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text