In 1652, [[Patriarch ]] [[Nikon of Moscow]] (r. 1652-1658) introduced a number of ritual and textual reforms with the aim of achieving uniformity between Russian and Greek Orthodox practices. Nikon, having noticed discrepancies between Russian and Greek rites and texts, ordered an adjustment of the Russian rites to align with the Greek ones of his time. He acted without adequate consultation with the clergy and without gathering a council. After the implementation of these innovations, Muscovite state power [[anathema]]tized and suppressed those who acted contrary to them. These traditionalists became known as "Old Believers" or "Old Ritualists".