Why did Peter the Great take the church
bells from the Orthodox Churches?

for raw material for weapons to defend Russia from the Swedes

Explanation:

Peter the Great's religion greatly impacted his rule. During his reign, Peter instituted many reforms. One of the changes he made was to do away with the traditional leaders of the Church and instead establish a church group called the Holy Synod. Appointed by himself, these group members were obedient to Peter's rule.

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